Debt collectors can freeze your bank account with a levy, but how serious and immediate is the impact?

Your paycheck may be more protected from garnishment than you think — but only if you live in the right state.

Having your wages garnished can cause big issues, but you may have more options to fight back than you think.

Freedom Debt Relief reports on defending against credit card debt lawsuits: know your rights, gather evidence, and consider ...

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

The Colorado Supreme Court repeatedly pressed a debt collection company last week to explain how its lawsuit against a Boulder woman for an unpaid credit card balance complied with the specific ...

Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are falling behind on credit cards and medical bills. The rise in ...

Debt management programs can lead to lower rates on credit cards, waive late fees, and bring delinquent accounts current to stop collection activity, according to GreenPath Financial Wellness. Buzz ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...