Collection/Repossession
Alerta a Estafas
Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission
Revisado por última vez: 07/14/2021
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/moneymatters/espanol/scam-watch.shtml
Avoid Unscrupulous Debt Settlement Practices
We’ve all seen the ads on tv that promise financially struggling consumers that they can be debt free in just a few months or after paying only pennies on the amount they owe. These spots are...
Bankruptcy Basics - The Process
Bankruptcy Basics provides basic information to debtors, creditors, court personnel, the media, and the general public on different aspects of the federal bankruptcy laws. It also provides...
Collections Guide to Defaulted Student Loans
Student loan borrowers in default now have more options than ever before to repay their student loans. This site will provide you with information on the following loan programs: FFEL, Direct...
Como Lidiar Con Las Duedas
Las deudas y cobranza de deudas
Revisado por última vez: 7/14/21
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/moneymatters/espanol/dealing-with-debt.shtml
Cómo Refutar Errores en los Informes de Crédito
Last Reviewed: 7/14/21
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/scre21.shtm
Como Utilizarlas Tarjetas de Credito
Si utiliza las tarjetas de crédito con prudencia, puede evitar problemas crediticios.
Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission
Revisado por última vez:...
Credit Repair Clinics
You can repair your credit yourself -- and save hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Contributed by: Nolo
Last Reviewed: 6/28/21
Credit Reports
Searching for your Free Credit Report? Important information from the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency: annualcreditreport.com is the ONLY authorized online...
Credit Scoring
Learn what a credit score is and how to improve it.
Contributed by: Nolo
Last Reviewed: 6/28/21
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/article-30137.html
Dealing With Debt
Debt and Debt Collection
Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission
Last Reviewed: 7/14/21
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/moneymatters/dealing-with-debt.shtml
Debt Action - Justice of the Peace Interactive Form
This is an online interview that guides you through completing a JP Court form for a debt action. The filer is asked questions relating to his or her claim, and using the answers to...
Debt Action - Justice of the Peace Interactive Form
This is an online interview that guides you through completing a JP Court form for a debt action. The filer is asked questions relating to his or her claim, and using the answers to these...
Debt Collection FAQ's - A Guide for Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair,...
Facts About Bankruptcy
A decision to file for bankruptcy should only be made after determining that bankruptcy is the best way to deal with your financial problems. This web page will answer some of your questions...
Federal Wage Garnishment Law
This fact sheet provides general information concerning the amount that may be withheld from a person's earnings under the CCPA and the law's protection from termination because of garnishment for...
How to Dispute Credit Report Errors
Your credit report--a type of consumer report--contains information about where you work and live and how you pay your bills. It also may show whether you've been sued or arrested or have filed...
How To Request Your Credit Report
Instructions for obtaining a copy of your credit report.
Contributed by: Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, Inc.
Last Reviewed: 07/14/2021
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How To Respond To Civil Action
Justice of the Peace Court's on-line "how to" assistance with step by step instructions for responding to a civil action.
Contributed by: JP Court
Last Reviewed: 7/2/21
Justice of the Peace...
How to Shop for the Holidays Without Going into the Red
Whether you use credit cards, a debit card, or cash, it’s easy to overspend during the holidays. Consumers are constantly bombarded by advertising this time of year and feel pressured to meet...
How to Start a Civil Action in the JP Court
Justice of the Peace Court's on-line "how to" assistance with sample forms and instructions for starting a civil action.
Contributed by: JP Court
Last Reviewed: 7/2/21
Justice of the Peace...
Knee Deep In Debt
Last Reviewed: 7/14/21
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre19.shtm
Preguntas Frecuentes sobre Cobranza de Deudas: Una Guía para Consumidores
La Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission, FTC), la agencia nacional de protección del consumidor, tiene a su cargo la ejecución de la ley Fair Debt Collection Practices Act...
Rebuilding Credit FAQ
Answers to your questions about improving a poor credit rating.
Contributed by: Nolo
Last Reviewed: 6/28/21
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/faqEditorial-29128.html
Scam Watch
Advance-Fee Loan Scams
Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission
Last Reviewed: 7/14/21
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/moneymatters/scam-watch.shtml
What are the steps in determining whether I am eligible for unemployment benefits?
A discharged/fired worker files a claim.The Department of Labor sends a form to the worker's former employer.The employer returns the form to the Department of Labor listing the reason for the...
When You Can't Pay Your Student Loans
How to postpone student loan payments or cancel your loans altogether.
Contributed by: Nolo
Last Reviewed: 7/14/21
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/article-29791.html