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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.

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 … more
What is Wrongful Repossession?
Secured creditors have the legal right to repossess property that is collateral for a loan under certain circumstances. That legal right is known as repossession. If the creditor does not have the right to repossess the property or does not complete the repossession according to the requirements of the loan agreement and state law then the repossession is deemed a wrongful … 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