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.
The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007
In December 2007, the federal government enacted the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act. The Act was meant to provide tax relief to taxpayers who had debt forgiven on their primary residence and to help struggling homeowners. The Purpose of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act The idea behind the law was to help homeowners avoid foreclosures by not taxing them …
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What are Credit Counseling Agencies?
Credit counseling agencies may be able to help you if you are having trouble paying your debts. Credit counseling agencies also can be an alternative to filing bankruptcy proceedings, or, in some cases, are a required step to filing bankruptcy proceedings. These are generally non-profit organizations whose goal is to provide you with the tools necessary to managing and paying off …
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