Debt Collection

Here’s a look at what’s driving the surge in repossession and auto loan delinquencies and what likely lies ahead. 

In a community property state like California, the law doesn’t always recognize divisions of assets. Here's what you should understand.

If you've never heard of debt parking, you're certainly not alone. Here's what you need to know to defend yourself from it.

Debt collection lawsuits aren't going anywhere, especially in light of covid. Here are your options for fighting them.

California's updated homestead exemption law could help homeowners in debt. Here's what's been updated and what to watch for.

Is it possible for old debt to come back and haunt you? Unfortunately, it depends on a few different things.

A new California law may help to provide some additional protection from debt collectors. Here's what you need to know.

The type of car loan you get can have some pretty big implications; keep this tips in mind before purchasing to lower the risk of repossession.

Negotiating with creditors can sound like an intimidating process at first, but it's a tactic that could pay dividends. Here's what to keep in mind.

The limits of what can and cannot be discharged in bankruptcy can be a little complicated; how about back rent? Find out our analysis here.

By sending a debt validation letter in California to a debt collector, you force the collector to cease all collection activity until it validates the debt.

About 1 in 3 Americans has had a debt turned over to collections. That’s 77 million people, many of whom have been arrested and sent to jail for their debt. This crisis impacts black and Latino communities the most, the ACLU says, because of longstanding gaps in poverty and wealth.