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When cancelled debt is treated as taxable income
An Iowa resident who receives forgiveness for part or all of one or more outstanding debts by a creditor might
Working with collection agencies for reduced payments
People in Illinois who have outstanding credit card or other financial obligations may be able to negotiate with debt collectors
National Consumer Law Center to CFPB: Ban The Collection Of Time-Barred Debt
The National Consumer Law Center has issued a policy paper entitled, “Zombie Debt: What the CFPB Should Do About Attempts To Collect
Understanding the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
Illinois residents who are struggling with credit card debt may be interested in information on the types of personal bankruptcy
CFPB To Issue New Rules For Payday Lenders
According to an article in the New York Times, the Consumer Financial Bureau is set to release its first set
Consumers’ rights dealing with debt collection agencies
Many Illinois residents have credit card or medical debts that they have had trouble paying off, and in some cases
Aereo permitted to auction technology assets
In dealing with a significant amount of debt, an Illinois resident or business might decide to sell off material goods
Debtors may not be harassed by collection agencies
Illinois residents may know that debt collectors are restricted by federal law from harassing the debtor. The Fair Debt Collection
Unsecured debt and property seizures
Some residents of Chicago may be interested in learning more about unsecured debt collection. Although many people know that secured