If a bill lands in collections, the fallout escalates quickly. So, you should know what to expect and how to fix it.

If you've fallen behind on a $5,000 debt and a collection agency is hounding you for payments, you might be worried about what happens next. Owing a few thousand dollars to a debt collector can put ...

If you're one of them, knowing what debts you can dispute is increasingly important. For example, you'll need to know if it's too late to challenge a debt if a collection agency now owns the account.

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 ...

Consumers take bill collectors to court, earning the label "credit terrorists." Feb. 5, 2010 — -- Americans with overdue debts usually face a daunting parade of punishments. First come the ...