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Debt Collectors vs. Debt Buyers: What's the Difference?

A consumer may not know the difference between a debt collector and debt buyer, but the fact is they are quite different.

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Debt Collectors vs. Debt Buyers: What's the Difference?
Managing Debt

Debt Collectors vs. Debt Buyers: What's the Difference?

A consumer may not know the difference between a debt collector and debt buyer, but the fact is they are quite different.

Nick Jarman

12 Times You Can Sue a Debt Collector
Managing Debt

12 Times You Can Sue a Debt Collector

You're probably not thrilled to be dealing with a debt collector, but it's worse if they don't play by the rules. So when can you sue a debt collector?

Kali Geldis

Can a Debt Collector Come After Me If I Never Got a Bill?
Managing Debt

Can a Debt Collector Come After Me If I Never Got a Bill?

If you never got a bill, how could it get sent to collections? And can you be reported as late for a bill you never received? We asked experts.

Gerri Detweiler

What Happens to My Debt If I Get a Divorce?
Managing Debt

What Happens to My Debt If I Get a Divorce?

You probably know that marital assets are separated during divorce, but do you know what happens to your debt?

Leslie Tayne

Why Kicking Debt Collectors Off of Your Credit Report Just Got Easier
Managing Debt

Why Kicking Debt Collectors Off of Your Credit Report Just Got Easier

There are some changes coming to how collection accounts show up on consumers' credit reports. Here's what it could mean for you.

Gerri Detweiler

How to Challenge a Debt Collector & Win
Managing Debt

How to Challenge a Debt Collector & Win

Is a debt collector suing you in court? It's not necessarily a lost cause. Here are some tips that can help turn things in your favor.

Michael Bovee

How Long Does It Take to Pay Off $10,000 of Credit Card Debt?
Managing Debt

How Long Does It Take to Pay Off $10,000 of Credit Card Debt?

If you have credit card debt, you know that at some point you'll pay it off. But how long will it take? It all depends on your repayment plan.

Gerri Detweiler

Will Your Next Debt Collector Be a Robot?
Managing Debt

Will Your Next Debt Collector Be a Robot?

Sometimes the personal touch helps with business transactions. But in the case of unpaid debt, humans may prefer to deal with machines.

Gerri Detweiler

The 2 Words Debt Collectors Don't Want to Hear
Managing Debt

The 2 Words Debt Collectors Don't Want to Hear

Just because someone tells you to pay a debt doesn't mean you should. Some debts have expiration dates.

Christine DiGangi

What Happens to a Debt Collector That Gets Shut Down
Managing Debt

What Happens to a Debt Collector That Gets Shut Down

Debt collection firm, Four Star Resolution, was shut down as a result of a lawsuit by the FTC. Now its owner is trying to stay in business.

Bob Sullivan

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