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Can I Buy My Own Debt for Pennies on the Dollar?

Managing Debt

Can You Buy Your Own Debt?

Old debts are sold for pennies on the dollar. Find out if you can buy your own debt for a fraction of what you owe to save yourself money.

| March 1, 2023

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