New debt collector rules you should know about
Can a debt collector text you? Learn about the new debt collector rules that come from recent changes to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Can a debt collector text you? Learn about the new debt collector rules that come from recent changes to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
When you have a longstanding, overdue debt with a creditor, whether itâs an unpaid credit card balance, medical bills, or anything else, at a certain point the account will likely be handed over to a…
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When you owe a large amount of debt, you run the risk of becoming a target for untrustworthy creditors and debt collectors. Both the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices…
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It happens. A collections notice shows up, a debt collector starts calling or you find a negative report on your credit history, but you know you paid the account in question. Can you sue a company for sending you to collections for money you didn’t owe? Find out more about what the law says about… Read More
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If youâve fallen behind on your bills and are dealing with debt, donât be surprised if you start hearing from debt collectors. Those collectors have a jobâto get as much money out of you as they can. So, they’re probably not going share things that might make it easier for you to fight back or… Read More
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Dealing with a bill collector is never fun and it can be particularly stressful when you’re sitting on a mountain of debt. Sometimes debt collectors fail to follow the rules outlined in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If that’s … Continue reading →
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If you think you’re immune to damage from a collection account on your credit report because you pay your bills on time, think again. Medical bills that you don’t know about could be hurting your creditâand the odds are not in your favor. In fact, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports that around 31.6% of… Read More
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Paying off debt can be an excruciating process, depending on how much money you owe. But your debts may not haunt you forever. Most consumer debts have a statute of limitations. That means that after a certain amount of time … Continue reading →
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Whether youâre trying to buy a home or looking to get a college degree, you may need to take out a loan to finance your goals. If youâre seeking out your first loan, know that borrowing money is a common…
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