California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a package of bills that will bolster consumer protection rules in areas such as debt collection for small-business owners and overdraft-related fees charged by ...

Having a collection account on your credit report can feel like a heavy burden, as it can significantly impact many areas of your life — and your finances — including your ability to secure loans, ...

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It's one thing to fall behind on a bill, but it's another to learn that the balance has officially been handed over or sold to a collection agency. For many borrowers, that moment lands with real ...