If you are a fan of “trueTV” (like me), you probably have seen a variety of people behaving badly during a vehicle repossession. Although they are very entertaining and quite humorous, vehicle repossession is serious business, and you need to understand a few things. First of all, if the repo man is at your door, arguing is pointless, the repossession order has been signed even before he got to your location, arguing will do you no good. Just let them do their job and take the car! You do not … [Read more...]
If An Account Goes Into Collections, What Are Your Rights Under The FDCPA (Fair Debt Collections Practices Act)
Given the current economic turmoil occurring in America lately, unemployment is at an all time high, jobs are scarce, and people are more stressed about finances than any other time in recent memory. To add fuel to this already growing financial inferno, while the times were good, we did what Americans do best: spend money! And when Americans spend money, we’re talking credit, and lots of it! The Honeymoon Is Over So now that you may be out of a job, bills are stacking up, and your phone is … [Read more...]
Stale Collections and What Happens When You Pay Off Old Accounts
What Is A Stale Collection Account? A stale collection is any collection account that has been sitting on your credit report and, for whatever reason, you have not paid it. Typically, these types of accounts sit on your credit year after year. Then, since we are all the responsible, moral types, we get our tax returns or come across a large sum of money and we decide to pay off these old debts because it’s the responsible thing to do. After you pay your old debts, you think you are all … [Read more...]
