Time-Barred Debt: How Long Can a Debt Collector Come After You?
Time-barred debt isn't gone, but the clock on suing you over it may have run out — here's how the statute of limitations works, what can restart it, and what collectors can still do.
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Sued by a Debt Collector? What Happens Next and What You Can Do
Sued by a debt collector? Here's what happens next: the summons, the response deadline, what a default judgment allows, and the rights you still have.
Wage Garnishment: How Much Can They Take From Your Paycheck?
Wage garnishment usually requires a court order, and federal law caps how much can be taken from your paycheck — with different rules for different debts.
What Debt Collectors Can and Can't Do: Your Rights Under the FDCPA
Debt collectors have to follow federal rules on when they can call and what they must tell you — here's what the FDCPA actually gives you the right to do.