The decision to send someone to collections is one that should be given serious consideration. Federal law governs how you and the collection agencies you hire can and cannot attempt to collect a debt ...

It's one thing to fall behind on a bill, but it's another to learn that the balance has officially been handed over or sold to a collection agency. For many borrowers, that moment lands with real ...

The Internal Revenue Service’s Automated Collection System lacks key controls for selecting which delinquent tax cases to pursue, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office.