Debt collection is a legitimate business — when done legally. But too often, debt collectors choose to push the boundaries, especially when they assume the person on the other end of the line isn't ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A growing number of Americans are finding themselves living paycheck to paycheck. Some are missing bill payments, leading to a ...

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...