Finances FYI is a weekly series providing straightforward finance tips and best practices to help improve financial literacy. Credit card debt is common in the U.S., with the average American carrying ...

Complaints about debt collectors have soared, according to new federal data. The Federal Trade Commission received 194,225 ...

In week 3 of our Back to Basics series, we are talking about debt – specifically, how to get out and stay out of debt. Are you struggling with credit card debt, student loans, medical bills or car ...

Dealing with debt collectors can be a frustrating process, especially when you're not sure if the debt they're reaching out about is even yours. Mistakes happen, after all, and sometimes old debts ...

Getting calls from debt collectors can be unsettling, but if you encounter these red flags, chances are you're dealing with a ...

Learn what is the statute of limitations on debt, how it varies by state and when debt may no longer be collectible. See how ...

Life can have its fair share of struggles. If finances are yours, in Cadillac is offering a free workshop on Monday covering basic banking tips and advice for reducing debt and improving credit. It’s ...

Say you are sitting around on a Sunday evening, getting ready to watch a professional football game on television, when the phone rings. It’s a debt collector, calling to demand payment of a debt you ...