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If you are like the majority of Americans, you probably carry an uncomfortable amount of credit debt. While it is the debt collector’s job to obtain payment for your creditor, they are required to adhere to certain rules. Fair Debt Collection Debt collectors are notorious for pushing the boundaries of appropriate debt collection practices. Besides  … Read more

When you file for bankruptcy your financial situation becomes closely examined. The court will need to know the ins and outs of all of your financial details. How much you owe creditors, your income level, how much you have in various accounts and the nature of your assets. So what happens if any of this  … Read more

Anyone looking to file for bankruptcy understands that there are two types of personal bankruptcy available. However, most people may not know the differences between them or which one will better serve their financial situation. Not Apples-to-Apples The most commonly sought form of bankruptcy is Chapter 7. This is because most people experiencing financial hardship  … Read more

If you are currently behind on your debts you may be waiting for that dreaded phone call from a debt collector. Although no one wants to deal with creditors, avoiding the issue is only going to make matters worse. The key to resolve debt collections can be found in a few simple steps: Take the  … Read more