What Happens When Debt is Sent to Collections?
All is well when a credit card, loan, or bill is in good standing. The companies get what they want — the money — when they expect it, and you... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 7/12/21
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All is well when a credit card, loan, or bill is in good standing. The companies get what they want — the money — when they expect it, and you... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 7/12/21
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There’s something incredibly stressful about answering the phone to discover a debt collector is waiting for you on the other end of the line.... read more »
By: John Ulzheimer • 9/2/19
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When you borrow money and agree to pay it back according to the creditor’s terms, it’s in your best interest to follow through. Yet, sometimes... read more »
By: John Ulzheimer • 2/1/19
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In today’s mobile, tech-happy society, just about everything has gone digital, from bills and banking to movie tickets and boarding passes. For... read more »
By: Brittney Mayer • 10/3/18
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Debt collection is the leading source of complaints reported to the CFPB, as many Americans struggle to repay debts and are... read more »
By: Ashley Fricker • 8/16/18
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Unless you’re portraying someone indebted to Mafia loan sharks in a movie, no creditor is going to break your legs for money owed. That said,... read more »
By: Mary Fetzer • 10/13/16
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Finding out what debt collectors you owe can be a challenge. Read on to learn how to attain this valuable information and get one step closer to... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 2/15/16
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The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act helps protect you from predatory debt collectors when you’ve missed a bill payment. Knowing what and what... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 5/5/15
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Global Debt Registry hopes to become the world’s first independent registry to catalog and track consumer debt. If successful,... read more »
By: BadCredit.org Staff • 2/3/15
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While there may be any number of reasons a debt can end up in collections, there’s no reason you need to put up with debt collector harassment.... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 7/17/14
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To protect consumers, state governments sometimes create laws that restrict the ability of creditors and debt collection agencies to aggressively... read more »
By: David Andrew • 1/6/14
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If you have been contacted by a debt collector or collection agency, there are things you should be aware of and questions you should ask. First,... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 12/7/13
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When you get a call from someone claiming to be a debt collector, do not automatically assume the caller is telling the truth. It is a common... read more »
By: David Andrew • 10/25/13
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If you are unfortunate enough to have had a debt go to collection, then you have likely received at least one call from a debt collector. Chances... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 10/11/13
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If you have a debt or unpaid obligation that has gone to collections, you are probably pretty worried about it. You might be dreading the early... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 10/4/13
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Being in debt is stressful enough. When you are constantly being contacted by debt collectors, the situation can seem even worse. There are a few... read more »
By: David Andrew • 9/13/13