A debt collection lawsuit doesn't have to catch you off guard. Here's how to protect yourself in the first 30 days.

Discover how time-barred debt affects your credit, the statute of limitations by state, and your rights against collection.

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Knowing what debt collectors can and can't do after a borrower dies could protect your family from costly mistakes.

The debt collection process doesn't always end after a borrower's death, but certain debts are off-limits.

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Worried that creditors will seize your inherited assets over unpaid debt? Here's the likelihood of that happening.