CHICAGO (WLS) -- Debt collectors could soon come after people's stimulus payments if they have outstanding bills. If a person has a court judgment against them for unpaid medical bills or credit card ...

Many borrowers think that making payments shields them from legal trouble, but the reality isn't always so simple.

In a related trend, state courts are seeing a spike in debt collection lawsuits. Court filings surged in 2023 and 2024, according to a Sept. 2 report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, based on data from ...

More help is on the way in the form of checks for Americans. The latest COVID-19 relief bill means many people will get somewhere between $1,400 and $5,600, depending on how much they make and the ...