Where Should I Report Violations Of The Law?
Although the FTC can't act as your lawyer in private disputes, information about your experiences and concerns is vital to the enforcement of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Send your questions or …
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Will I Ever Get Paid if the Debtor Files Bankruptcy?
That depends. You must participate in the bankruptcy proceedings and you may desire legal representation depending on the complexity of the case, the legal priority of your debt and the …
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Charging Off a Bad Debt: How, When and Why to Do It
For many creditors, the frustrating reality is that it costs money and it takes time to recover the money that is legally owed to them if a borrower stops repaying a loan. The costs of debt recovery can be significant. Foreclosure, for example, can be expensive and take over a year to complete in some states. Therefore, many businesses choose to write off their bad business …
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What are my obligations if I co-sign a loan for another person?
What should you do if your twenty-something son asks you to co-sign his car loan? While you love your son, you’re not sure if he will be able to make the loan payments. What happens if you co-sign the loan, but your son doesn’t make the payments? Will you have to make the payments for your son? These all too common questions that parents and grandparents …
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