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What Control Do You Have Over Payment Of Debts?
If you owe more than one debt, any payment you make must be applied to the debt you indicate. A debt collector may not apply a payment to any debt you believe you do not owe.
Which Debts are Most Likely to be Settled for Less Than Payment-In-Full?
Most unsecured debts can be settled. An unsecured debt is a debt where there is no collateral. Unsecured debts include medical bills, credit cards, department store cards, personal loans, … more
What Is The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act?
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires that debt collectors treat you fairly by prohibiting certain methods of debt collection.

Understanding Debt
Life is often stressful and overwhelming for a debt holder. Worry, anxiety, and fear often color every part of a debt holder’s life and the debtor has trouble thinking about anything other than the money that he or she owes to creditors. For these reasons, it is important to confront the debt and create a legal plan to deal with the financial future. Potential debtors … more
Dealing with Debt
Dealing with finances is never easy, and for all too many Americans, debt problems have become a major issue in their lives. With the current economic crisis, rising unemployment rates, and steadily increasing costs of living, many people are experiencing the positive and negative effects of credit, debt, and the contracts that are created as a result of financial … more

Debt Collection FAQs: A Guide for Consumers (FTC Facts for Consumers)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), … more
Canceled Debts, Foreclosures, Repossessions, and Abandonments (IRS Publication 4681)
This publication explains the federal tax treatment of canceled debts, foreclosures, … more
How To Avoid Foreclosure
This guide, by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provides valuable … more