Credit cards can be helpful tools for managing your cash flow and earning rewards. However, it’s also easy to rack up a big balance. According to the Federal Reserve, credit card interest rates are also pretty high; the average is 14.51%. Meaning the more credit card debt you accumulate, the harder it becomes to pay it […]
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Getting in over your head with debt can be scary, especially if debt collectors have threatened to sue you. However, you have certain rights and protections as a borrower that are important to know. That includes the statute of limitations on debt, which varies by state. So if you’re a New York resident facing a […]
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Dealing with thousands of dollars in debt can feel like a hopeless situation. Fortunately, several options are available to help you get it under control, including bankruptcy. However, filing for bankruptcy isn’t a quick fix for your debt problems. Therefore, it’s essential to understand the pros and cons of bankruptcy so you can make an […]
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If you have a past-due debt in collections, it can be nerve wracking to deal with debt collectors. Especially if you aren’t sure what your rights are. Fortunately, there are debt collection laws in place to protect you from unscrupulous practices. A big one: the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Read on to learn […]
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When you fail to pay back a debt, the original lender will usually try to collect it themselves. However, if it goes unpaid long enough, they may decide that it’s unlikely that they will ever recover the debt. At that point, the debt gets marked as a charge-off on your credit report, and the lender […]
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Paying off a loan or credit card balance is a big accomplishment. But you might not feel like celebrating if you check your credit score, only to find that it’s dropped after knocking out that debt. After all, your creditors want to be paid back, so why would you be penalized? Before you get too […]
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If you’ve taken out a merchant cash advance (MCA), you may already have an MCA UCC lien on your business credit reports. While this is typical for MCAs and other forms of business financing, it could impact your ability to get credit in the future. This is especially the case if the information in the […]
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In today’s world, most of us are bogged down by student loan debt. In fact, the average American has over $39,000 worth of student loan debt in 2021, according to data from the Education Data Initiative. However, while paying off that amount of debt can be hard, the consequences of not paying it can be […]
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If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by your debts recently, you may find yourself wondering, “How does debt relief work?” While, truthfully, every debt relief program is a bit different, they all tend to follow the same general process in helping you to settle your debts. In light of that, we’ve created a guide to this […]
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Receiving a debt collection letter can be an anxiety-producing experience. If you’ve recently gotten one in your mailbox, you’re likely looking for someone to turn to for help with a collection letter. Fortunately, we have the information you need before moving forward. Below is a guide to how to respond to a collection letter from […]
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