The Kaplan Group

OCTOBER 19, 2020

FDCPA ( Fair Debt Collection Practices Act). The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that restricts the behavior of collection agencies when they are attempting to collect money from individuals. The law does not apply to collecting from businesses. Garnishment.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

Agents can simply imply threats, and that’s often enough to prompt payment, such as threatening to call your employer and set up wage garnishment arrangements. But, under federal law, a legitimate debt collector must first successfully sue you in civil court to be able to garnish your wages.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 24, 2020

If you’re dealing with debt and considering filing for bankruptcy, it’s a good idea to get professional legal advice on how to handle the proceedings. Credit counseling and debt management agencies may be able to assist you as you work, but with so many untrustworthy schemes out there, how do you know what the right step should be?

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Debt Management Programs. Debt relief programs or debt management plans are very common these days. Typically, these programs enable you to pay off all of your credit card debt in full, but through a single reduced rate payment. You should also be wary of debt relief scams. Debt Settlement.

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