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Why Medical Debt Reform Could Actually Happen Now

There’s at least one thing Congressional Republicans and Democrats agree on, and it’s that medical debt is a problem. Members of …

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5 Steps to Cleaning Up Collection Accounts

“I want to clean up my credit. How do I take care of collection accounts?” It’s a question we hear …

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A Debt Collector Came After Me for $8.97

We recently received a question from a reader who is looking for help with a past due movie rental that …

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When a Debt Collector Demands Payment in Full

Dealing with an outstanding collection can be nerve wracking, especially when you’re trying to do the right thing and make every effort to pay your debt.

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9 Ways to Turn the Tables on Debt Collectors

If your phone is ringing off the hook with calls from debt collectors, it’s not likely that you feel in …

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Will Banks Change Their Collections Methods?

In recent months, the federal watchdog tasked with protecting consumers’ finances has cast its regulatory spotlight on how bank and …

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CFPB Debt Collectors

The federal agency in charge of helping consumers to protect their finances and credit recently issued its final regulations for …

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The Secret Ties Between Debt Colletors & DAs

Of all the debt collection scams, the ones that inspire the greatest panic come over the phone. A menacing, often …

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How to Work with a Debt Collector

Ring, ring. As soon as you hear the ringing of your phone, you break out into a cold sweat. Is …

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Debt Collectors Chasing Defaulted Student Loans

Millions of consumers across the country have outstanding student loan debts in their name and therefore owe as much as …

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