You may have a legal obligation to repay old debts, but there are also strict limits on debt collectors' tactics.

Learn what is the statute of limitations on debt, how it varies by state and when debt may no longer be collectible. See how long creditors have to sue.

As those living in the southwestern United States enter the dog days of summer, debt collectors are especially feeling the heat. As if complying with the myriad of state and federal regulations ...

Debt collection can be an unpleasant business, but it's a big one. The industry generates $12.2 billion in revenue for the roughly 4,500 firms chasing down borrowers who owe money on credit cards, ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. St. Peters Health Partners was one of more than 50 hospitals in the state that was found to have placed liens on patients' homes ...

The statute of limitations also plays a critical role. Each state sets time limits on how long a creditor can sue you for ...

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Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, chair of the Assembly’s Health Committee, said grassroots organizing and effective messaging has helped reduce the aggressive debt collection tactics of many hospitals.