It can be scary and overwhelming when a debt collector starts contacting you about unpaid bills. With household debt at $12.7 trillion in the United States, this is a reality that many Americans have to face every day. However, there are certain things that debt collectors don’t want you to know about their collection tactics. …
Many people find themselves in debt at some point in their lives, whether it’s from student loans, credit cards, medical expenses, divorce, personal loans, or other types of accounts. Here are some common questions you may have about debt. Will my debt ever go away? An unpaid debt never truly goes away. After seven years, it …
After retirement, increasing amounts of debt can make it more difficult for older Americans to make payments on time. When a lapse in payment occurs, these accounts are often sent to collections and the borrower starts to receive contact from debt collectors. If you or someone you know is receiving contact from a debt collector, …
Believe it or not, the average household debt is approximately $134,643 — an amount which can include mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and personal loan balances. Debt has continued to increase as cost of living increases. And as a result, many Americans rely on credit cards to pay for expenses they can’t necessarily afford. If …
Contact from debt collectors can be scary and overwhelming, especially when they begin to call more frequently, contact your family, or threaten you. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was created to stop debt collector harassment and protect Americans from unfair and abusive collection tactics. Here’s what collectors can and can’t do, and what …
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Uncle Sam Contracts Private Collectors to Collect Unpaid Taxes The federal government has contracted out the collection of unpaid income tax with four private debt collection agencies. These agencies are CBE Group, ConServe, Performant, and Pioneer Credit Recovery. Beginning April 2017, the private collection firms will contact taxpayers with overdue federal tax bills. At first, …
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When you receive calls and letters from debt collectors, it can be difficult to tell which actions are legal and which are not. But when they contact family members, friends, neighbors or co-workers about your debt, be aware that your consumer rights may have been violated. Debt collectors may not disclose details about your debt, …
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Now that the holidays have come and gone, you may be struggling with extra credit card debt. Studies have shown that the average American household with credit card debt pays more than $1,200 per year in interest. Not only does debt cause stress, it also harms your credit. Follow these steps and chip away at …
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Contact from a debt collector is always cause for concern, but not everything the debt collector tells you is fact. Debt collectors often use certain tactics to intimidate consumers, such as threatening IRS reporting or a lawsuit when none is intended. They may also tell you that you owe more than you actually do. If …
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Debt collection harassment affects millions of Americans. Did you know that debt collectors have to follow certain laws when they contact you, whether or not you owe the debt? What is the FDCPA? The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is the main federal law that governs debt collection practices. This law prohibits debt collection companies or …
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