Debt settlement usually means handing over a lump sum of cash, but that's not the only way to settle your debt.

Enrolling in a debt relief program can impact the debt collection process, and not always in the way you'd expect.

Absa Group Limited, one of South Africa’s “big 5” banks, has dramatically improved debt collection strategies and fraud protection using customer communications technology from global analytics ...

Credit card, mortgage and other debt balances are on the rise, thanks in part to a combination of inflation and high interest rates. Credit card balances were particularly affected, increasing by 5.8% ...

Falling behind on debt relief payments doesn't mean you've failed. It means you need to come up with a new plan.

In today’s dynamic financial environment, lending businesses are under growing pressure. Rising delinquency rates, shifting customer expectations, and economic volatility are making traditional, ...

Especially in this economy, one place you don’t want to find yourself in is debt. Life is expensive enough without hemorrhaging money in interest charges. Still, it’s a situation that’s becoming ...

Dealing with debt collectors can be overwhelming, but knowing your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Debt is a widespread problem in the United States, with ...