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Interest on Judgment

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

I have a judgment against me and learned the creditor is charging me 10% interest. Is that legal? It depends on which state you reside in.

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Will Co-signing On a Loan Hurt My Credit Score?

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

My boyfriend has terrible credit. Will it affect my credit if I co-sign a loan with him?

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Debt Death

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Responsibility for Debt after Death of Borrower | Some people assume a decedent's debt is forgiven or written off by creditors. The law doesn't work that way...

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California Community Property

Bills.com TeamSeptember 19, 2024

California Community Property Law and your spouse's debt. In California, creditors can reach your separate property, but the rules for premarital debt...

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Bank of America debt options

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Bank of America debt options | Review your different options for resolving Bank of America debt. Reduce what you owe or lower your interest rate. Start by...

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Two Creditors Garnishing Wages at the Same Time

Bills.com TeamSeptember 19, 2024

Get more information as to how wage garnishments work. If you are facing a creditor judgment, Bills.com can help you save.

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Business Debt on Personal Credit Report

Daniel CohenSeptember 19, 2024

Read more about how a business debt can be reported on your personal credit profile. Get more information about debt collection practices at Bills.com

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Default Payment

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Default Payment | It is imperative that you show evidence to the attorney who filed suit against you to show you are current in your payments to the original...

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Deceased Estate

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Assuming the above, and assuming your spouse's prognosis is dire, neither you nor your spouse have an incentive to change the status quo regarding the property.

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Investment Rate of Return

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Paying off Debt or Investing | Investing your money instead of paying off debt might be a wise decision depending on the interest rate and rate of return...

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Garnish My Pension?

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Can your pension be garnished? Pensions, like Social Security and other forms of retirement income, are exempt from garnishment for most debts. However...

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Debt Judgments

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

If you are facing a judgment or possible garnishment, let Bills.com give you the advice you need to resolve your debt.

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Debt Settlement Advice and Tips

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Get self help tips and advice on debt settlement options. Find. Learn. Save! at Bills.com

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Debt Inheritance

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

See what happens to your debt when you pass away. Bills.com your one stop financial resource center

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Debt and Divorce

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Get all the answers about debt and divorce from Bills.com? your source for saving money. Ask Bill, Bills.com's financial expert your financial questions.

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How Do I Reduce My Debts?

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

How do I reduce my debts? | If you are asking yourself, 'How do I reduce my debt?' you owe it to yourself to look at all your options. Start by...

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Divorce and Debt

Bills.com TeamSeptember 19, 2024

It is important to divide assets and liabilities, and make certain to update your credit report record (particularly if there are jointly held accounts) after t

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Bad Debt

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

If you have Bad Debt problems, let Bills.com help you save.

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CreditGuard of America - Credit Guard Advice and Consumer Debt Solutions

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

See what Bills.com has been asked in the past about Credit Guard of America and Consumer Debt Solutions.

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Buried In Debt

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Find yourself buried in debt? Bills.com has the tips and resources to get debt free.

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Small Business Debt

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Do you have a lot of debt acrued through you closed small business? See what options may be right for you. Bills.com is your one stop resource for saving mone

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Debt Management Questions

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

Get answers to common debt management questions. Bills.com, your personal finance resource center.

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Freeze Account

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

It is not possible for a third party, such as an ex-spouse to effectuate an account freeze. You may be thinking of what is called a levy or garnishment.

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Credit CARD Act of 2009 Interest

Mark CappelSeptember 19, 2024

The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 is an amendment to the Truth in Lending Act. It limits the amount your rate can changeâ

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Being Sued by a Creditor

Mark CappelSeptember 18, 2024

Are you being sued by a creditor? The thought of being sued can be overwhelming. A lawsuit can cause emotional and physical stress. Read on how you can protect

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California Payday Loan

Bills.com TeamSeptember 18, 2024

Payday loans | Learn about the payday loan regulations. Understand what happens in California when you put a stop payment to a check that you gave to a payday l

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Debt and Estate Laws

Mark CappelSeptember 18, 2024

A decedent's debts do not automatically pass to his spouse, children, or anyone else.

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Car Repossession

Mark CappelSeptember 18, 2024

Car Repossession | Vehicles depreciate at a fast rate. If your car is repossessed and worth less than the balance of the loan, then you will have to pay-off...

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Texas

Daniel CohenSeptember 18, 2024

Texas debt laws, bankruptcy limits, tax rates, statutes of limitations, and facts.

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Delinquent Credit Card Debt and Foreclosure

Mark CappelSeptember 18, 2024

Delinquent Credit Card Debt and Foreclosure | Free tips from bills.com about delinquent credit card debt, its effects on your home, and whether it can lead to f

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Questions to Ask Debt Consolidation Lawyers

Betsalel CohenSeptember 18, 2024

Debt Consolidation Lawyers | Debt is a financial issue. However, if you have debt problems, considering bankruptcy or facing lawsuits, then learn questions...

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Minnesota Garnishment

Mark CappelSeptember 18, 2024

An employer shall not discharge an employee for a garnishment in Minnesota. A divorce decree does not trump the contract terms in a federal student loan.

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Creditor Threatening to Garnish Spouse

Mark CappelSeptember 18, 2024

A collection agency is threatening to sue me and garnish my spouse's wages. Can they do that?

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Re-Aging Debt

Mark CappelSeptember 18, 2024

If you have solid evidence of a collection agent re-aging an account, dispute the account as described here. You may a cause of action for re-aging the account

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Eliminating Unhealthy Debts

Betsalel CohenSeptember 18, 2024

Follow these budgeting tips and debt pay off strategies to eliminate your credit card debts and other unhealthy debts. Get on the road to becoming debt free.

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California

Bills.com TeamSeptember 18, 2024

Learn more about California statute of limitations, collection Law, payday loans & bankruptcy limits

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Dealing with Charged Off Debt Accounts

Mark CappelSeptember 17, 2024

If your credit report has charge-off accounts on it, let Bills.com get you the advice you need to clean up your credit report.

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Social Security Overpaid Me

Daniel CohenSeptember 17, 2024

Social Security Overpayment | Review some common reasons for overpayment and the steps you need to take, if you were overpaid. Make sure that you start by...

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Credit Card Lawsuit

Mark CappelSeptember 17, 2024

Defendants of credit card lawsuits who put up a fight in court will often win. Here are the five steps you can take to fight a credit card lawsuit...

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Unable to Validate Debt

Mark CappelSeptember 17, 2024

Under the FDCPA, if a creditor cannot verify a debt it may not collect the debt, contact the debtor about the debt, or report it to the credit reporting agencie

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Balance on a Repossession

Mark CappelSeptember 17, 2024

See what can happen after a vehicle is repossessed. Get real answers to real world questions at Bills.com

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Charge Off Credit Union Loan

Mark CappelSeptember 17, 2024

The credit union can charge off a delinquent loan, regardless of what may be surmised from the debtor's intent.

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Michigan Spousal Liability for Debt

Mark CappelSeptember 17, 2024

Spousal Liability in Michigan | If both spouses sign a debt agreement both are jointly liable to the creditor. But, if only one spouse signed the agreement...

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Wisconsin Wage Garnishment

Mark CappelSeptember 17, 2024

Wisconsin Wage Garnishment for Spouse's Debt | Wisconsin is a community property state. Generally, a spouse has liability for the other spouse's debts, but...

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California Wage Garnishment Limits

Daniel CohenSeptember 17, 2024

California wage garnishment limits | Free tips and advice about California wage garnishment limits from bills.com

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Business Credit Card Liability

Betsalel CohenSeptember 17, 2024

Business Credit Card Liability | A corporate officer's responsibility varies. If your name was on the account for the sake of convenience and you didn't sign...

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Illinois Garnishment Rules for Two Jobs

Daniel CohenSeptember 17, 2024

Illinois garnishment rules are complex and favor judgment debtors.

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Find Attorney in California

Mark CappelSeptember 17, 2024

Talk with an attorney who can interview you in person and suss-out the relevant facts in your situation, and review your documentation.

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Offer and Acceptance

Daniel CohenSeptember 17, 2024

Offer and Acceptance | In general, a contract is an agreement a court will enforce. A contract is formed when there is an offer and acceptance. Learn about...

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Georgia Spousal Liability for Debt

Mark CappelSeptember 17, 2024

If the spouses never resided in a community property state, and only one spouse signed the loan contract, then the signatory-spouse is liable for the debt only.

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