Debt Resolution

Debt Resolution

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Debt Resolution, Financial Education

Nov 19, 2024

8 min

How to Navigate Holiday Shopping Without More Debt

Here's some tips on how to navigate your holiday shopping without digging a deeper debt hole...
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Debt Resolution

Nov 13, 2024

7 min

Does Paying a Debt Collector Help Your Credit?

While paying off collection accounts can indeed impact your credit, the extent and nature of this impact varies significantly based on multiple factors....
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Debt Resolution

Nov 13, 2024

6 min

Are Debt Collectors Legal?

The short answer: yes. But, while the practice of collecting debts is legal, the methods and practices employed by debt collectors are subject to strict rules and regulations....
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Debt Resolution

Nov 13, 2024

6 min

What Should Your Debt-to-Income Ratio Be?

Understanding what constitutes an ideal DTI ratio—and how to achieve it—can significantly impact your financial opportunities and overall economic wellbeing....
Man thinking about paying debt collector with credit card
Debt Resolution

Nov 12, 2024

5 min

Can You Pay a Debt Collector with a Credit Card?

When facing collection accounts, many consumers wonder about using credit cards as a payment method. Can you? Should you?...
Woman scratching her head wondering about settling debt
Debt Resolution

Nov 8, 2024

5 min

Is it Bad to Settle a Debt?

Understand the pros, cons, and long-term impact of debt settlement, let’s take a deeper look at what this all entails…...
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Debt Resolution

Nov 8, 2024

5 min

What is the Debt Avalanche Method?

Explore how the Debt Avalanche method works, why it's effective, and how to implement it successfully in your financial life....
Woman looking over her bills, deciding what to pay first
Debt Resolution

Nov 8, 2024

6 min

What Debt Should You Pay Off First? 

This article will help you create an effective debt payoff plan that saves you money and reduces financial stress so you can tackle your debt one effective step at a time…...
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Debt Resolution

Oct 31, 2024

6 min

When Does Debt Fall Off?

In this article we’ll define and clarify what it means when debt falls off, and include a range of timelines based on various types of debt....
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Debt Resolution

Oct 29, 2024

7 min

Can Debt Collectors Report to Credit Bureaus? 

Navigate the complex world of debt collection and credit reporting so that you can get a better handle on your finances....
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Debt Resolution

Oct 24, 2024

6 min

What is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? 

Being in debt can be scary. Thankfully, there are protections in place by the federal government. One piece of legislation that provides protection is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)....
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Debt Resolution

Oct 24, 2024

5 min

Can a Debt Collector Take Money Out of Your Bank Account?

The short answer is yes, but only under specific circumstances and following a legal process....