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Golden Years Going Plastic: AARP Finds Older Adults Swiping for Survival

Account Recovery

Nearly half (47%) of older adults with credit card debt say they rely on plastic to pay for basic living expenses they cannot otherwise afford, according to the results of a survey released yesterday by AARP that sheds fresh light on credit card usage among Americans aged 50 and older a picture that is worrisome.

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Seventh Circuit Overturns Ruling for Defendant in FDCPA Case Involving Disputed Debt

Account Recovery

The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has overturned a lower court’s ruling in favor of the defendant in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that the defendants lack of knowledge about a prior dispute did not absolve it of its obligations under the FDCPA.

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S.C. Drops Review of Right-to-Cure Lawsuit

Account Recovery

The South Carolina Supreme Court has changed its mind and will not issue a ruling in a case over whether a debt collector is required to send a right-to-cure notice to a consumer under state law before filing a lawsuit to collect on an unpaid debt.

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Consumer Seeks Two-For-One Special in FDCPA Complaint

Account Recovery

The first was attempting to collect a credit card debt with a balance of $23,515.30. The second was attempting to collect a debt owed to a fitness facility for $95. The complaint also accuses the first defendant of failing to disclose that the communication was from a debt collector. Read the complaint.

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Can My Stimulus Check Be Garnished for Credit Card Debt?

Credit Corp

But those who are struggling with debt might wonder: Can my stimulus check be garnished for credit card debt or other money owed. The short answer is yes, but it depends on the type of debt you’re dealing with. With so much money on the table, you might wonder: Can debt collectors take your stimulus check.

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Can I Settle My Credit Card Debt Myself?

Titan Consulting

When Should You Consider a Debt Settlement Program ? Carrying large amounts of unsecured debt is a sign of financial stress, even if you are making regular monthly minimum payments on all your accounts. Personal loans, credit card debt, payday loans, or medical bills all fall into the category of unsecured personal debt.

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How To Deal with Debt Collectors When You Can’t Pay

Better Credit Blog

If you are like most people, you have dealt with or are currently dealing with debt collectors. I’ve been preaching about the dangers of debt collectors for years and get countless emails from readers who end up in trouble by answering the phone when a debt collector calls. Talk to Credit Saint.