16 articles on "collectors"

Debt Collection Tactics Are Constrained By The FDCPA

The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) is a Federal Law that was enacted in 1978. The FDCA was invented to counteract unethical bill collection practices. The passing of this act was necessary to attempt to eliminate the abusive practices th...

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How to Deal with Bill Collectors

So you’ve screwed up. You’re drowning in debt. Maybe the credit card was burning a hole in your pocket and you just had to get the HDTV. Or maybe you or a family member had a medical emergency while you we laid off. It doesn’t matter to your cr...

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The FDCPA Was Created To Protect Debtors Like You

We have all been in debt at one time or another in our lives and have the best intentions when it comes to paying off these debts. Usually though, we don't foresee the future and the emergencies that arise. Most of us live paycheck to paycheck a...

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Tips for Buying Barack Obama Collectibles

Regardless of the reason for collecting Obama collectibles, most collectors are always on the lookout for ways to expand their collections. This often requires the purchase of a figure, puzzle, plush toy, book, comic book, or DVD. If you are looking ...

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Stop Debt Collectors Cold and get Back on Your Financial Feet

As a consumer law attorney who counsels people with debt problems, I’ve heard my share of horror stories about debtcollectors. For example, a college student client was threatened that she’d be arrested if she did not pay a credit card debt, and ...

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Debt Collectors And The Games They Play II

Many debt collectors are notorious for profiting from people that are struggling to pay their debt. They take advantage of the fact that most debtors don't know their rights regarding the collection of a debt. If you are in default(delinquent) ...

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