State lawmakers are debating a bipartisan Ohio House bill that looks to stop Ohioans' medical debt from being reflected in their credit scores. Most recently, opponents took to the House Health ...

Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill that would stop medical debt from appearing on credit reports. It would also cap ...

The average FICO credit score fell in 2025—the largest drop since 2009—as student loan delinquencies returned after pandemic protections ended.

"Federal Trade Commission rules include an advance-fee ban," says Pack. "This rule prohibits a debt relief company from ...

Supporters of a bill that aims to ease the burden of medical debt on Ohioans say they don’t believe that it should appear on a credit report.

Gov. Tina Kotek has signed three significant pro-consumer bills into law this week, aiming to enhance protection for Oregon ...

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signs bills enhancing consumer protections, targeting medical debt, online fees, and auto loan ...

On Monday, Gov. Tina Kotek celebrated the signing of three bills to protect consumers, including Senate Bill 605. It bars ...

New Oregon laws stop medical debt from hurting credit, demand all-in online prices, and tighten car financing rules to give ...

If you are confused about whether medical debt appears on credit reports, join the club. The truth is, even credit experts are struggling to keep up, as government edicts and judicial decisions bounce ...