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The Worst and Best Ways to Destroy Debt
Angela Brandt on October 12, 2020
Dealing with debt the wrong way compounds the problem. Here are some bad ideas — and much better ones — for eliminating obligations.
2-Minute Money Manager: Will Paying Off Old Debts Help My Credit?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 4, 2019
You’d think that paying off an old, unpaid debt would help your credit score. But does it?
2-Minute Money Manager: How Do I Get Help With Medical Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 7, 2019
Is medical debt making your credit ill? Here are some ideas that might help it heal faster.
What’s Your Debt IQ? Take This Quiz to Find Out
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 9, 2018
If you’re like most Americans, you are thousands of dollars in debt. But do you really understand how credit really works?
What to Do When Debt Collectors Call — Even If You Don’t Owe Money
Jim Gold on July 31, 2018
You can turn the tables on aggressive debt collectors. Here’s what you should know — even if you have no outstanding debts.
2-Minute Money Manager: How Can I Sell My Collection?
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 6, 2018
Comic books, stamps, coins, Barbies, Beanie Babies, toys: You name it, we collect it. But when it’s time to sell that collection, how do you get top dollar? Here are some tips.
Ask Stacy — Will Paying Old Unpaid Debts Improve My Credit Score?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 28, 2017
Here’s how to improve your credit score if you have debt in collections. Paying it off may or may not be the answer.
Ask Stacy — Is There a Statute of Limitations on Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 20, 2017
You have an old debt that long ago dropped off your credit history. Then one day you get a call from a debt collector insisting you pay it. Can they do that?
Feds Prepare for a Crackdown on Debt Collectors
Krystal Steinmetz on July 28, 2016
Proposed rules aim to protect consumers from common abuses — such as scare tactics and off-hours harassment — by debt collection businesses.
Debt-Relief Firm Accused of Bilking 21,000 Consumers
Krystal Steinmetz on September 16, 2015
The federal government alleges that this law firm collected tens of millions in illegal upfront fees from debt-laden consumers and did not deliver on promises to help them.
Giant Debt Collectors to Cough Up $79 Million in Settlement
Krystal Steinmetz on September 9, 2015
The CFPB says it moved against the companies to halt “illegal and obnoxious debt collection practices.” The companies maintain the government is overreaching.
Ask Stacy: What Happens If I Die With Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 11, 2015
It’s not uncommon for credit card companies and others to attempt to collect debts after death. But is it legal?
4 Steps to Stop Debt Collectors in Their Tracks
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 9, 2015
Are debt collector calls causing you to lose sleep? Here are four steps to stop the harassment and get on with life.
Where Can I Go for Help With Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 9, 2015
If you’re having trouble paying off credit card debt, you’re not alone. There are plenty of companies out there promising to help, but can they be trusted?
Loan Servicer to Forgive $480 Million in High-Cost Student Debt
Krystal Steinmetz on February 4, 2015
Corinthian College students were lured into predatory loans and “destined to default,” government agency says.
The 2 Words That Could Get You Out of Paying a Debt
Guest Blogger on October 8, 2014
The vast majority of consumers don’t show up to court when they’re sued over debt, but arriving to say a few words could be a game-changer for your credit.
A Debt Collector Keeps Calling, But Says I Don’t Have to Pay!
Guest Blogger on August 13, 2014
A reader wrote to us to ask about collections calls she’s getting about her late husband’s store credit card, a debt the collector says she doesn’t owe.
9 Secrets Your Debt Collector Doesn’t Want You to Know
Allison Martin on August 1, 2014
Debt collectors have their tricks of the trade to convince people they need to pay up big, right now.
Student Loan Debt: Real Crisis or Really Whiny Kids?
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 7, 2014
Rising student loan debt has some people wringing their hands with concern. Is a crisis looming or is the issue overblown? You decide.
Can a Debt Collector Come After My Social Security?
Guest Blogger on June 5, 2014
Are your Social Security benefits safe from debt collectors? It turns out that the answer isn’t necessarily clear-cut.
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