News & Resources

The city of Houston recently announced that it would be going after those who owe it money by using debt collection agencies.The Houston Chronicle reports that the city has nearly $1 billion in unpaid fines and fees, and has launched an aggressive

A debt collection agency in Florida that used social media to track down its cases will no longer be able to use the tactic following a decision handed-down by a Pinellas County Judge, the St. Petersburg Times reports.Circuit Judge W. Douglas

An Illinois-based debt collection group recently praised the efforts of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan as she works to put a stop to deceptive practices that harm consumers.The Illinois Collectors Association released a statement that

A Kansas lawmaker is citing revolving debt from his personal interest as the main cause for his bankruptcy, the Kansas City Star reports. Ty Masterson, a member of the state's Ways and Means Committee, was forced to file for bankruptcy

The attorney general in Illinois recently came out with a list that rated debt-related firms as the No. 1 business when it came to consumer complaints.Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said in a statement that many in the state were struggling