Being in heavy credit card debt might lead Floridians to feeling isolated. The sense that they are drowning in their financial challenges can be overwhelming. That belief that they are by themselves in their issues with credit cards and the inevitable creditor...
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Non-bankruptcy ideas to clear financial challenges in Florida
The word bankruptcy is like a stop sign for many Floridians who have no interest in taking that step to clear their financial challenges. For many, bankruptcy is a viable alternative, but if a person wants to find another way to get out of debt, there are ways to do...
Debt settlement companies might not overcome financial challenges
Many Florida debtors who are fearful of filing for bankruptcy to clear overwhelming debt might think about using a debt settlement company. Their advertising campaigns are saturating the market with alternatives to filing for bankruptcy and helping to settle consumer...
What are important points about contact from creditors?
A major concern for Florida debtors who are having financial challenges is the constant contact from creditors. The debt is worrisome enough without the stress of those collection calls. Those who are struggling with debt should be aware that they have certain rights...
Creditor harassment and disputing or denying a debt
Floridians who are having problems with debt will often be targeted by unscrupulous debt collectors and outright scammers to try and get money from them even if they do not owe what the alleged collector says they do. Some collectors will make claims on debtors that...
Am I protected from false representations by creditors?
Floridians who are in debt and are unsure of how to get out of it will frequently experience bouts of fear and worry and not know what to do. Making this worse is when creditors and debt collectors contact the debtor and use various tactics to try and coerce them into...
Understanding the negatives of filing for bankruptcy
When Floridians are overwhelmed by consumer debt, the easy answer they will often get is to file for bankruptcy. The most common chapter for people with credit card debt and other issues related to it is Chapter 7. This is a liquidation bankruptcy that is supposed to...
Legal help in dealing with credit cards and massive debt
Floridians who are in tough financial straits and are not interested in filing for bankruptcy might think they are at the mercy of credit card companies and debt collectors who will simply not leave them alone. They call constantly and engage in creditor harassment,...
Is there a time limit for collectors to pursue consumer debt?
When confronted by financial challenges, many Floridians are left unaware that there are some debts that they are no longer obligated to pay. This will not stop certain unscrupulous debt collectors from trying to get something from the debtor, but time-barred debts...
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act stops unfair practices
Pensacola residents who are confronted with financial challenges and are the subject of constant various forms of contact from debt collectors might not realize that there are limits to what these collectors can legally do. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act...