On February 26, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection announced a final rule adopting the Stopping Harassment and Intimidation and Ensuring Lawful Debt (SHIELD) Collection ...

When writer and producer Jamie Feldman found herself $18,000 in credit card debt after a layoff, she didnt hide she started talking. In this episode of the HerMoney Podcast, Jamie joins Jean Chatzky ...

​THE Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill 1744, which aims to protect borrowers from abusive and deceptive ...

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

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The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) has finalized the Stopping Harassment and ...

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NEW YORK — It’s been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.

Commercial debt collection agencies typically charge contingency fees ranging from 15% to 50% of recovered amounts, with businesses paying nothing upfront and only when collections succeed. Collection ...