What can debt collectors legally do to get paid?

Debt collectors have more tools than you'd expect, but there's a clear line around what they can and can't do.

What happens if a debt collector garnishes your wages and freezes your bank account?

A creditor with a judgment can hit your paycheck and your account at the same time, causing major financial issues.

How to get out of debt: 9 proven strategies that actually work

Especially in this economy, one place you don’t want to find yourself in is debt. Life is expensive enough without ...

I’m a 65-year-old cancer patient with minimal savings, and medical and credit card debt. How can I protect my children from inheriting my problems?

Contrary to common beliefs, children rarely inherit debt, but parents can still take steps to make their kids’ inheritance seamless.

Some Americans are so crushed by student debt they're leaving the country — here's why experts say that's a mistake

The burden of student debt is causing some Americans to do the unthinkable: leave the country.

What Happens to Your Debt When You Die?

Most debt doesn’t pass directly to heirs, but it doesn’t always disappear either. What happens after death depends on your ...

Student loan debt by state

The average student loan debt in Maryland is over $45,000. Maryland has the highest average student loan debt at $45,173 across 849,400 borrowers, or 13.6% of the population. Georgia has the second ...