debt collections
Dealing with a debt in collections is never any fun – even if you have the money to pay off what you owe. From annoying calls to zombie debts that just won’t go away, you have to be savvy when it comes to handling collections or it can drive you crazy. Luckily Debt.com is here with the latest on industry news and new government regulations that affect debts your creditors have written off.
Money on the Street Interviews: Are Credit Cards Bad or Good?
August 9, 2017 | Michelle Bryan
When it comes to credit cards, even good answers have bad elements lying just beneath the surface.
Here Are All The Ways Your Credit Score Is About To Jump
July 17, 2017 | Dori Zinn
Crippling debt can totally kill our credit history, which makes buying a home or car or even getting a credit card nearly impossible. But some new changes to reporting are going to seriously boost your credit score.
How The Government Adds To Student Loan Debt When It Tries To Lower It
June 12, 2017 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
What happens when an obscure lawsuit sways a federal judge? Chaos.
Is It Legal For Debt Collectors To Ring My Doorbell?
June 7, 2017 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
This week: A reader asks about debt collectors, repo men, and “Fonzi” schemes.
Man on the Street: What’s Your Take on the Student Loan Debt Crisis?
May 18, 2017 | Michelle Bryan
We hit the streets to ask people about the student debt crisis and how they hope President Trump may take action to provide relief.
How Unpaid Utility And Cell Phone Bills Can Ruin Your Credit
January 5, 2017 | Mary Reed
Watch out, this little bill can have big consequences.
5 Creative Ways To Pay Off Debt Once It Goes Into Collections
November 8, 2016 | Debt.com
Yes, one of the options involves blood and sperm.
Ask The Expert: Do I Really Have To Pay That Doctor’s Bill?
April 6, 2016 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
A reader can’t afford a medical procedure. Now what?
Dvorkin On Debt: How To Collect From A Debt Collector
June 1, 2015 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
Can you really profit off your debt collector? This woman did!
Get Out Of Debt Guy: The Hospital Turned Me Over to Collections. Can They Do That?
May 22, 2015 | Steve Rhode
A reader wants to know how much getting sick really costs.
Get Out of Debt Guy: Debt Collectors Keep Harassing Me
April 17, 2015 | Steve Rhode
A reader asks what she can do to stop aggressive collection calls on an old debt she doesn’t owe.
Get Out of Debt Guy: My Husband Passed Away With Bills, Now What?
March 20, 2015 | Steve Rhode
A reader has a double tragedy: Her husband is gone and she’s had several strokes.
Ask The Expert: Which Should I Pay Off First? My Credit Card Or My Car Loan?
February 25, 2015 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
A reader has a complicated relationship with her ex and her credit cards.
Debt collectors go after 77 million Americans
August 4, 2014 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
Last week’s big news about debt is still big news today.