Do you have a mountain (or a molehill) of debt staring you in the face and want to something about it? Are you unwilling to hire a debt consolidation company to negotiate debts (good for you!) but don’t have enough confidence to handle things on your own? Many people are afraid to face off with [...]
Entries Tagged as 'collection agencies'
Being Sued but “Judgment Proof” – Do I Need to do Anything?
October 12th, 2009 · 5 Comments · I'm being sued!
Many people who receive a notice of a pending lawsuit for defaulted credit card may have heard that the opposing party can’t win because they are “judgment proof”. This question comes up all of the time – “I’m being sued but I’m judgment proof – do I need to do anything?” The answer is definitely [...]
Tags: assets·collection agencies·consumer·garnishment·judgment·judgment proof·Junk Debt Buyers·lawsuit·summons·Unrealistic Expectations·writ of garnishment
Reader’s Win Against Midland Funding
June 2nd, 2009 · 4 Comments · Debt Collection, I'm being sued!
I love these kinds of stories, and I publish them for encouragement and inspiration. Some people are afraid of going up against the machine, especially in legal matters. I want to say this again, you can fight against collection agencies and win in court. Here’s a story posted in our discussion forums: I had to [...]
Tags: being sued·Capital One·collection agencies·court·dismiss without prejudice·encouragement·Midland Funding·proof of debt
Ways To Monkey With Collection Agents When They Call
April 29th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Collection Agencies, Debt Collection
Most people are pretty scared when a collection agency calls them, and rightly so. A collection agent is trained to get the client to pay and they can be intimidating and downright nasty. Why not turn the tables on them and have some fun at the same time? If you’re being hounded by collection agencies, [...]
Tags: Attorney General's office·Clients·collection agencies·Collectors·have fun·Original Creditor·Stress Relief·turn the tables on them
