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What is the statute of limitations on debt?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 6 months agoKey takeaways There is a statute of limitations on debt, but it varies depending on the type of debt you have and the state in which you live. The four...
Student loan statute of limitations: What to know about your college debt
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoMonkey Business Images/Shutterstock More than 42 million Americans have student loan debt, and many...
How long can a debt collector pursue old debt?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 9 months agoKey takeaways The statute of limitations varies from state to state and is the law that limits the amount of time in which debt collectors can sue you...
How to avoid resetting the clock on old debt
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 8 months agoKey takeaways To avoid future litigious issues, refrain from taking action on your debts and instead wait for the statute of limitations to run out,...
Federal statute of limitations rules as applied to personal income tax situations
South Bend Tribune via Yahoo Finance· 4 months agoHow do "statute of limitations" rules apply to personal income tax situations? How long must I...
How to pay off a debt in collections
Bankrate via AOL· 6 months agoKey takeaways Before you pay a debt in collections, confirm that it belongs to you. If the debt doesn't belong to you, send a dispute letter to the debt...
Zombie debt: What it is and how it works
Bankrate via AOL· 6 months agoKey takeaways Zombie debt refers to old or expired debts that can be purchased for collection at a massive discount. The most common types of zombie debt...
When does debt fall off your credit report?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 months agoKey takeaways The time it takes debt and derogatory marks to fall off your credit report depends on the type of debt or mark it is. In general, most debt...
How to Deal With Debt Collectors, According to Experts
Cheapism via AOL· 1 year agoPekic/istockphoto Debt Dilemmas Dealing with debt collectors can be intimidating. It is important to...
What is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 7 months agoKey takeaways The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, or FDCPA, is a federal law that establishes...