Recent Posts in 2020

• How Do I Protect Myself from Spoof Calls?
  Sep 25, 2020
  Robocalls by telemarketers are a growing concern today. Fake IRS calls and telephone fraudsters asking for money are harassing thousands of people ...
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• What Happens to Credit Card Debt When You Die?
  Sep 11, 2020
  Credit card debt is a pesky burden that impacts 55% of all Americans who have credit cards, and with interest, it can be challenging to pay off all ...
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• Will Filing for Bankruptcy Stop Creditor Harassment?
  Aug 24, 2020
  Debt collectors are generally allowed to use a variety of tactics to recover the money that debtors owe, including texting or making calls, sending ...
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• 5 Things Debt Collectors Can Legally Do
  Aug 10, 2020
  Debt collectors have been known to unfairly harass debtors, which is why the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is enforced to regulate this ...
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• How to Report an Error on Your Credit Report
  Jul 23, 2020
  The information contained in your credit report is sold by reporting companies to creditors, insurers, employers, and other businesses that use it to ...
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• FAQs Regarding Repossessions
  Jul 9, 2020
  Repossessions are often a daunting topic for consumers, especially for those wondering how a repossession can impact their financial futures. Our team ...
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• Identifying Unlawful Phone Calls
  Jun 2, 2020
  Every day, a countless number of Americans receive unwanted phone calls to their phones from banks, debt collectors, and other companies. However, ...
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• What Constitutes Creditor Harassment?
  May 23, 2020
  Financial struggles are immensely stressful. Whether it’s because of credit card debt, mortgages, student loans, or past-due service bills, harassing ...
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• 3 Tips for Fighting Creditor Harassment
  May 13, 2020
  When you owe a company money and they’ve sent your case into collections, you might experience irritating calls, threatening letters, or unpleasant ...
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• U.S. Waives Federal Student Loan Payments
  Apr 13, 2020
  The Trump Administration is acknowledging the strain that COVID-19 is putting on Americans’ finances by deciding to suspend federal student loans ...
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• Debt Collection Continues Amid COVID-19 Lay-Offs
  Apr 2, 2020
  One major consequence of COVID-19’s devastation of the world economy is the countless individuals who have been laid off from their jobs, including ...
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• Can Creditors Contact My Employer?
  Mar 25, 2020
  Being contacted constantly by creditors about a debt you allegedly owe is already stressful, but what can make things even more frustrating is when a ...
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• What is Zombie Student Loan Debt?
  Mar 25, 2020
  For many college graduates, a major milestone to be proud of is finally paying off your student loan debt. Student loans can take years and even ...
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• What Is the Statute of Limitations on Old Debt?
  Feb 21, 2020
  Common knowledge on the Internet is that creditors can't sue you for "old debt." Like most things that are "common knowledge," this is only partially ...
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• Bikram Yoga Founder in Hiding from Debt Collectors in Mexico
  Feb 10, 2020
  Bikram Choudhury, the founder of international exercise sensation Bikram Yoga, is currently on the run from creditors and hiding out in Mexico. The ...
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• Grand Bahama Cruise Line Settles Robocall FTC Complaint
  Jan 13, 2020
  Grand Bahama Cruise Line has recently settled a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) complaint that alleged the company and others that worked closely with ...
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• How Many Times Can a Creditor Call You Before It's Harassment?
  Jan 10, 2020
  Everyone dreads getting calls from creditors about an outstanding debt. Even receiving a single call from a creditor can feel intimidating or ...
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