Most business owners who invoice customers for goods or services will encounter the occasional late payment. However, if a customer’s invoice due date has come and gone and you can’t get a firm answer ...

Debt collectors can start contacting you to collect debt once payments are 30 days past due. You shouldn't experience harassment or threats when being contacted for debt collection. If you are, you ...

Zombie debt refers to old or expired debts you’ve either forgotten about or never knew about that debt collectors try to resurrect and collect. The most common types of zombie debt include discharged ...

Debt is often discussed in negative terms, but debt isn’t just good or bad. It falls on a spectrum, and how you manage it ...

If you’re overwhelmed by credit card balances, personal loans, and mounting interest, you may be looking for more than a temporary fix. Debt settlement is one strategy that can help people in real ...

The Federal Trade Commission’s first “Debt Collection Dialogue” took place Monday afternoon in Buffalo for a reason. There are around 4,700 debt collectors employed in the Buffalo Niagara region, and ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Debt collection happens when you fail to repay a debt you owe, such as credit cards and personal loans. The debt collection ...

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Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Debt collection happens when you fall behind on your payments toward credit card bills and other loans. Some creditors hire ...

SPONSORED CONTENT is content paid for by a partner. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. Money Research Collective’s editorial team ...