Are you feeling overwhelmed by a mountain of debt? If you have reached the point where you feel hopeless about your ability to ever pay it off, then read on to discover some vital action steps you can take to get back in control. Stop ignoring your mail. A common reaction to large amounts of… Read More »
There’s a new reason to be stressed about phone calls from debt collectors: a growing number of debtors are being scammed into paying off debts they don’t owe by phantom debt collection agencies. Thousands of Americans have reported receiving calls from fake debt collectors, according to the Federal Trade Commission. In response, the FTC has… Read More »
Have you ever heard of “zombie debt?” No, it’s not a new horror flick – it’s a real phenomenon. And it’s an increasing problem for indebted Americans. In recent years, sketchy debt collection agencies have begun buying up old debts for pennies on the dollar, and then hounding consumers relentlessly until they pay up. Essentially,… Read More »