The law can be complex and confusing, and consumer financial protection law is no exception. Chances are, you haven’t read the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Most people never will. But, in those thousands of sometimes technical words, there are some powerful protections that many people don’t know about. What You Should Know About …
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Know Your Rights: The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
When you’re being threatened or harassed by debt collectors, it’s easy to get discouraged. Most people who are behind on their bills and have debts in collection are already under stress. Whether you’re short on money because of a major setback like a divorce or long illness, you’ve lost your job, or you just slowly …
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Know Your Rights: Federal Consumer Financial Protection Law
Creditors and debt collectors typically have one goal: to get as much of your money in hand as they can, and as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, that often means they may be careless in crossing the line to get you to pay up. Many people who are struggling with debt are intimidated when debt collectors …
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