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How One Man Got Even With a Debt Collector... in Court

When Kevin Jones was hassled by debt collectors to pay a bill he didn't owe, he did more than tell them to get lost. He sued.

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How One Man Got Even With a Debt Collector... in Court
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How One Man Got Even With a Debt Collector... in Court

When Kevin Jones was hassled by debt collectors to pay a bill he didn't owe, he did more than tell them to get lost. He sued.

Bob Sullivan

7 Signs You're Heading Into Bankruptcy
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7 Signs You're Heading Into Bankruptcy

If you’ve been grappling with a lot of personal debt, ignoring the problem won’t make it go way. Here are seven signs that you may be headed for bankruptcy.

Judy Sorensen

I Canceled My Gym Membership & They Sent a Debt Collector After Me
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I Canceled My Gym Membership & They Sent a Debt Collector After Me

A canceled gym membership leads to a debt collection case, but the consumer says her contract was altered. What can she do?

Christine DiGangi

3 Things You Need When Negotiating With a Debt Collector
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3 Things You Need When Negotiating With a Debt Collector

So you’re looking to negotiate a settlement or a payment plan with a debt collector? Here are the critical things you need in order to do that.

Michael Bovee

What Happens If I Ignore Debt Collectors?
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What Happens If I Ignore Debt Collectors?

If you can’t pay a debt, you may be tempted to turn a blind eye until you can figure something out. But what happens if you try to ignore a debt collector?

Gerri Detweiler

12 Things You Should Always Negotiate On
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12 Things You Should Always Negotiate On

Not negotiating could be costing you lots of money. Here are twelve things you should ask for better deals on.

Abby Hayes

How to Handle a Medical Debt You Don't Owe
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How to Handle a Medical Debt You Don't Owe

An estimated 7 million adults said that a billing error resulted in being sent to a debt collection agency. So what should you do if this happens to you?

Mark Rukavina

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