More and more Americans are finding themselves stuck dealing with collection debt. According to a recent study from TransUnion, more than half of all debt collectors saw their number of accounts ...
Debt collectors have limits, but ignoring them isn't a solid strategy. Here's what happens when debt goes unpaid.
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Consumers in Georgia are facing increasing harassment from debt collectors, with reports of collectors pursuing debts that ...
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