Rebecca Lake

You may seek debt-relief services when you need help with debt. Companies that provide such services work with your creditors on your behalf to reduce...

Get an angry call from a debt collector? Learn how to use the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to stop the harassment.

A frozen bank account can be the result of numerous things, including suspected fraud, unpaid debts, or illegal activity. Learning that your bank account is frozen can be a little unnerving

Why is it bad to max out your credit card? Learn how to deal with maxed out credit cards and get debt under control.

How is severance pay taxed when you lose your job? There are no tax breaks when you lose your job.

Learn how to consolidate bills with debt consolidation loans or debt management plans.

Learn what the highest credit scores are for different scoring models and how to get the best credit score possible.

Learn how having student debt can help or harm your credit scores.

There are no federal credit card debt forgiveness programs for people with disabilities. Creditors can sue you for unpaid debt. Still, they may be unable to collect on the judgment.