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Archives for October 2020

What should I do if I am being harassed by debt collectors?

October 27, 2020 by Jeffrey Lohman

What should I do if I am being harassed by debt collectors?

People experiencing money problems are inherently vulnerable to collector harassment. For this reason, the government has been regulating what debt collectors can and cannot do for over 50 years. To help you recognize if your rights are being violated, here are some important collection behaviors to keep in mind: “Harassment” includes: calling before 8 AM […]

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How can I get creditors or solicitors to stop calling me late at night?

October 20, 2020 by Jeffrey Lohman

How can I get creditors or solicitors to stop calling me late at night?

These types of phone calls are not allowed. So how do you stop them? The rules for creditors are different from those for telemarketers, but neither one is allowed to call you late at night. Separate sets of laws forbid solicitors and debt collectors from calling before 8 AM and after 9 PM. Unless you […]

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What do I need to know if I am considering filing for bankruptcy because of medical debt?

October 13, 2020 by Jeffrey Lohman

What do I need to know if I am considering filing for bankruptcy because of medical debt?

More than half a million families file for bankruptcy each year due to medical debt. In fact, it’s the most common reason, with 66% of debtors citing medical debt as a major factor in their financial downfall. (The other two most common reasons are unaffordable mortgage/foreclosure, 45%, and overspending, 44%.) Sadly, the Affordable Care Act […]

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Does signing up for the Do-Not-Call registry really work?

October 6, 2020 by Jeffrey Lohman

Does signing up for the "Do Not Call Registry" really work?

Yes, sort of. Signing up for the FTC’s National Do-Not-Call Registry will dissuade some unwanted telemarketing calls, but there are a couple of catches. One, categories like political robocalls and charities are protected from the Do-Not-Call list, so they are still allowed. Two, the list is “national” and enforcement outside our country’s boundaries is limited. […]

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How do I file a dispute if I think a creditor has violated my rights under the FCRA?

January 12, 2021 By: Jeffrey Lohman

7 steps to take in the New Year to protect you and your family from identity theft

January 5, 2021 By: Jeffrey Lohman

How can my social media posts lead to identity theft and what can I do to prevent it from happening?

December 29, 2020 By: Jeffrey Lohman

What should I do if a creditor refuses to correct false information on my credit report?

December 22, 2020 By: Jeffrey Lohman

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