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Knowing that you owe a business money is a stressful situation. You know you’re going to have collection attempts, including phone calls, text messages and written communication. You may even have to deal with them trying to contact you at work or calling your...
Most people cannot afford to purchase a vehicle with their own savings. The sale prices of new and used vehicles have increased substantially in recent years. People rely on financing provided by a bank or a dealership to acquire a vehicle. That typically means that...
Creditors and collection specialists have an interest in getting people to pay what they owe. They send letters, take legal action and make phone calls to collect payment for outstanding debts. Frequently, the phone calls that they make are especially stressful for...
You owe an outstanding debt. You are aware of it, and you may even have received communications from the debt collection agency in the past. Perhaps they have called you or sent you a letter in the mail. However, you are surprised one day when they contact you on...
If you have defaulted on your car loan payment, then try and contact the loan company and make that payment straight away. If, however, the reason you have not paid is that you don’t have the money, then you might have to face the reality of seeing your vehicle...
Due to technological advancement and the internet, personal information has become more vulnerable to intrusion and theft as everything has become interconnected. The improper use or disclosure of private data can lead to serious consequences, including harm to...
More and more debt collection agencies are leveraging automated robocalls to make debt collection efforts. This has made it increasingly challenging for individuals to differentiate between legitimate calls and unsolicited (and, quite often illegal) ones. Many people...
The wrongful repossession of a motor vehicle can feel like a violation against your person and dignity. Worse, since the average person does not know what constitutes a wrongful repossession, most fail to seek a remedy. Below, you can find out what agents may do and...
Recovering from a serious illness and long hospital stay can be challenging enough without a hefty medical bill waiting at the end of it. For most people, this bill is nearly impossible to pay all at once. This debt can come with a range of consequences, from...
A lot of car owners depend on their vehicles for everything. They use it to get to work, take the children to school, do the shopping, travel to see relatives and so much more. Thus, losing your vehicle could be devastating. Unfortunately, that is what could happen if...
