A nonprofit has paid off $63 million in medical debt for more than 45,000 New Mexicans.

Scammers are posing as debt collectors to frighten individuals into paying money they don't owe, but consumers have rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to protect themselves.

Wage garnishment doesn't last forever, but understanding the rules can help you regain control of your paycheck.

Freedom Debt Relief reports 25% of Americans seeking debt relief have accounts in collections, averaging over $3,000, often ...