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Negotiating with Your Creditors

Bills.com TeamSeptember 20, 2024

Learn key methods to negotiating with your creditors

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California Deficiency Balance

Mark CappelSeptember 20, 2024

California deficiency balance | California deficiency balance can arise from a short sale or foreclosure. In a short sale the lender agrees to accept less...

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Weltman Weinberg & Reis - Dealing with collections | Bills.com

Betsalel CohenSeptember 20, 2024

Weltman Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA is a real debt collection agency that operates across the US. If they appear on your credit report or contact you, take...

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Why Did My Score Drop After Paying A Collection Account?

Betsalel CohenSeptember 20, 2024

Credit Score and Paying a Collection Account | In the long run, paying off a collection account will help your credit score. However, it can have a...

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Credit Card Lawsuit in Pennsylvania

Betsalel CohenSeptember 20, 2024

A reader who had a lawsuit filed against her in Pennsylvania needs to know what the creditor can do if it obtains a judgment.

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Manage your Debt

September 20, 2024

Tips and advice to help you Deal with Debt. Learn when debt relief, debt settlement, debt consolidation or credit counseling is best. Make sure that you...

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Chapter 7 vs. Debt Consolidation

Daniel CohenSeptember 20, 2024

Are you looking to avoid bankruptcy with a debt consolidation loan? Let Bills.com solve your debt consolidation questions so that you can save and avoid bankru

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Credit Counseling Guide 2026

September 20, 2024

Credit counseling is a professional service to help analyze your financial situation. Credit counseling agencies offer several services, including a debt ...

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Best Debt Consolidation Loan for February 2026

Betsalel CohenSeptember 20, 2024

A debt consolidation loan combines multiple debts into one payment. A loan can help simplify finances, save money and pay off your debt. Compare top lenders...

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Two Accounts Billed As One

Bills.com TeamSeptember 20, 2024

I have two separate utility accounts that are being billed as one, can they do that?

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Chapter 13 and Short Sale

Betsalel CohenSeptember 20, 2024

Chapter 13 and Short Sale | Before you do a short sale speak to your bankruptcy attorney about your options including converting to a Chapter 7, negotiating...

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Renegotiate Citi Credit Card Settlement Agreement

Daniel CohenSeptember 20, 2024

Before you stop making payments under your settlement agreement with Citi, it makes sense to call Citi and explain your changed circumstances.

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Washington Garnishment

Mark CappelSeptember 20, 2024

Washington Garnishment | The state collection laws on Washington allow a judgment-creditor to garnish your wage. The most that can be taken from your pay is...

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Bankruptcy & Joint Accounts

Mark CappelSeptember 20, 2024

If you visit an attorney with your mother, do not be surprised if the attorney stops the first meeting at the halfway point and recommends that one of you seek

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Lloyd Ward & Associates

Mark CappelSeptember 20, 2024

Lloyd Ward & Associates lists debt negotiation as one of its practice areas. The firm operates the bestdebtoptions.com Web site, where it describes its debt set

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Velocity Investments LLC: Dealing with Debt Collection| Bills.com

Betsalel CohenSeptember 20, 2024

Velocity Investments LLC is a debt collection agency that buys debt and handles original and third-party creditors. If they contact you or appear on your...

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5 Ways to Consolidate Credit Card Debt

Betsalel CohenSeptember 20, 2024

Credit card consolidation combines some or all of your debt into one monthly payment. Find the best way to consolidate credit debt, including a personal loan...

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Debt Consolidation Loans with Bad Credit February 2026: Rates, Reviews & Options

Betsalel CohenSeptember 20, 2024

Is a debt consolidation loan for bad credit a viable option? Learn how the loan works, how your credit affects your rates, and which lenders offer bad credit…

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Capital Management Services - Deal with collections | Bills.com

Betsalel CohenSeptember 20, 2024

Capital Management Services is a legitimate debt collection agency. If they appear on your credit report or called or contacted you, then follow these steps...

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How To Consolidate Credit Card Debt

Richard BarringtonSeptember 20, 2024

Learn how to consolidate credit card debt and what debt consolidation mistakes to avoid.

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How to Stop a Debt Collector From Contacting You

Erik MartinSeptember 20, 2024

Debt collectors cannot contact you if you write a cease-and-desist letter. You can stop collection calls at work, collection calls to your family, and collection calls to your cell phone.

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13 Money Saving Tips

Betsalel CohenSeptember 20, 2024

13 Money Saving Tips | Simple ways to put more money in your pocket each month and watch your savings grow over time. The most important step is to start...

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How to Handle a Debt Collection Call from Cavalry Portfolio Services 2026 | Bills.com

Betsalel CohenSeptember 20, 2024

Cavalry Portfolio Services is a major debt collector. If they appear on your credit report, or they called or contacted you, then take these steps to...

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Debt Discharge

Mark CappelSeptember 20, 2024

Debt Discharge information from Bills.com

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NCB Management: Handling Debt Collection Call 2026 | Bills.com

Betsalel CohenSeptember 20, 2024

NCB Management is a major debt collection agency that buys debt and handles original and third-party creditors. If they contact you or appear on your...

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Garnish Military Pension

Mark CappelSeptember 20, 2024

VA benefits and military pensions are not subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process. However, there are exceptions for child s

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Debt Snowball - Pay Off Debt

Betsalel CohenSeptember 20, 2024

Snowball Debt Calculator | Are you looking for the right way to pay off your debt? Use Bill.com's Optimize Payment Calculator to save money and pay off ...

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Chapter 7 & Repossession

Mark CappelSeptember 20, 2024

Filing for bankruptcy protection creates an 'automatic stay' that prevents creditors from proceeding with any collection action on debts owed by the bankruptcy

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2018 Starts with Higher Debt Level

Betsalel CohenSeptember 20, 2024

The amount of household debt in the US is increasing. While there is no conformity across states, debt levels are rising, especially student loans and auto loan

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Should I Settle or Enter CCCS Program

Mark CappelSeptember 20, 2024

Learn about the pros and cons of Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) when compared with a debt settlement program, all at Bills.com

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New York Spousal Liability for Debt

Daniel CohenSeptember 19, 2024

New York Spousal Liability for Debt | Free tips about New York spousal liability for debt issues

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Frozen Bank Account

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Frozen account| An out-of-state judgment creditor can freeze an account only if it domesticates the judgment first.

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Enforcing Out-of-State Judgment

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Questions concerning enforcing judgments across state borders are difficult to answer with general, one-size-fits-all replies. The facts in each case are signif

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Business Line of Credit Debt Settlement

Betsalel CohenSeptember 19, 2024

Business Line of Credit Debt Settlement | If you can't afford to pay your business line of credit look for debt relief options including debt settlement and...

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Collection of Written-Off Debt

Daniel CohenSeptember 19, 2024

If the original creditor writes-off the debt and issues a 1099-C, that means the original creditor has forgiven the debt and is claiming the loss on its taxes.

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Summons for American Express Debt

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

American Express wants a resolution to your debt now. Negotiating a lump-sum settlement is a compromise that will clear the debt from American Express's books a

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Rollover into IRA

Daniel CohenSeptember 19, 2024

You will pay zero dollars in penalties or taxes if you rollover your retirement plan into an Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA).

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Phone Payment for Debt

Daniel CohenSeptember 19, 2024

If you allow a collection agent to make withdrawals from your bank account without having a signed contract in hand, how can you prove the collector took more t

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Bankruptcy Divorce and Underwater Home

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Your ex-spouse filing for bankruptcy can affect you, if you left your ex on the title to the home. Review how bankruptcy and divorce can affect you, when your h

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Debt Coach vs. Your Provider

Daniel CohenSeptember 19, 2024

Debt Coach uses industry averages for each debt resolution approach to arrive at its recommendations.

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Barred Debt

Daniel CohenSeptember 19, 2024

Under common law, the acknowledgment must be in writing and convey the idea the debtor promises to pay the debt. Not surprisingly, many state legislatures wrote

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Profit Sharing Plan Rollover

Daniel CohenSeptember 19, 2024

Profit Sharing | You will pay zero in penalties or taxes if you rollover your profit sharing plan into an Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA)

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California Clerk Judgment

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Clerk Judgment | California law allows a court clerk to enter a default judgment against the defendant without a court hearing or judicial action

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Lower Payment

Daniel CohenSeptember 19, 2024

Lower payment | A lower payment on your monthly bills is possible, if you find the right debt resolution option. Free tips from bills.com to help you get out of

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Collection Agency - Complete Guide to Handle Collection Calls

Betsalel CohenSeptember 19, 2024

A collection agency either buys debts or acts as an agent for the original creditor. Learn how to deal with collection calls, avoid harassment, and negotiate...

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Free Credit Consolidation Services

Betsalel CohenSeptember 19, 2024

Free credit consolidation services may not exist, but you do have debt reduction plan options that will, at no or little cost, help you consolidate your debt. R

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Levy Account

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Many states exempt certain amounts and certain types of funds from bank levies, so a debtor should review his or her state's laws to find if a bank account can

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Government Debt Consolidation Loans

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Government debt consolidation loans for federal student loans can help you save money and make bill-paying easier each month.

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Consolidate Credit

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Consolidate Credit | You have many options to consolidate your credit card debt. Which you choose depends on your goals, circumstances, and the amount of your d

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Consolidating Debt Without Ruining Your Credit

Betsalel CohenSeptember 19, 2024

Consolidating Debt Without Ruining Credit | Match your financial situation and credit with the best debt relief solution. If your credit is already ruined, then

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