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8 things debt collectors won’t say

The calls may be scary, but you do have rights you should know about. Here are some things to know before you decide how to respond. It should come as no surprise that if you fall behind on your bills, … Continue reading

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State to Require Creditors to Validate Consumer Debts

The Massachusetts Attorney General published onerous new consumer debt collection practice regulations, deeming their violation to be an unfair trade practice. These regulations, which became effective upon publication, purport to govern every business and person nationwide who engages in collecting … Continue reading

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“Debtors Prison” Bill in Senate Committee Hearing Next Week

An Illinois state bill that would directly address the practice of “body attachment” for debt-related judgments will be the focus of an Illinois Senate committee hearing next week having already unanimously passed that state’s House of Representatives. The bill, HB 5434, … Continue reading

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Why Is This Decade-Old Debt Still Hurting My Credit?

Most negative information can stay on your credit reports for no more than seven years, or ten years in the case of certain types of bankruptcy. Then why is an old collection account still appearing on a reader’s credit reports … Continue reading

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Can a Creditor Take Your Inheritance?

In this day and age of foreclosures, high unemployment, divorces and large credit card debt, an inheritance can certainly help to ease the financial obstacles that many people are facing. But what will happen to your inheritance if you are … Continue reading

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Client Debt Management Tips for Your Business

Do you have a deadbeat client? You don’t have to lose sleep or money.  Here are some tips for client debt management reduction so you can collect what’s rightfully yours. You need a client debt management reduction plan to deal … Continue reading

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