Worried about your card account going to collections? You may have more control over that debt than you think.

No one enjoys being hounded by debt collectors. When you have long overdue credit card debt, it can seem like there’s no way out. But there are steps you can take to settle your old debt and get ...

Your debt will be turned over to a collection agency, and your credit score will likely take a severe hit. Here's what to do about it. After you’ve failed to make a payment on your credit card for 180 ...

With a balance transfer card, you won't pay any interest on a debt during the time-sensitive introductory period. The fee is ...

Not every debt payment is set in stone. Here's where negotiating could help lower what you owe.

More than 35 per cent of Americans have debts and unpaid bills that have been reported to collection agencies, according to a study released Tuesday by the Urban Institute. These consumers fall behind ...

Debt relief promises a fresh start, but the fine print actually determines how much debt disappears in the process.

Making the minimum payments keeps your card account current, but it doesn't keep you out of financial trouble.