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The Basics (8)
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Debtors' Rights: Dealing with Collection Agencies
Read this to understand debt collection practices and your rights when dealing with debt collectors. Includes form letters you can use to mail to debt collectors requesting that they stop contacting you. #0200EN Read More
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Video - Debt Collection Defense in Washington State
This video series explains some basics about the laws affecting people who owe a debt in Washington State. Read More
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Video - What if a Debt Collector Harasses Me?
This short video explains some of the laws that debt collectors must follow when trying to collect a debt. Read More
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Video - What if I Get Sued for a Debt?
Short video covering what you should do if you receive court papers (Summons and Complaint) from a creditor suing you to collect a debt. Read More
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Money That Cannot be Taken from You ("Garnished") to pay off a Debt
Learn more about the types of income and property the law protects from garnishment by creditors. These funds cannot be taken from you to pay off a debt, even one a court has said you owe. #0208EN Read More
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Prioritizing Debt: Which Bills do I Pay First?
General information about which bills you should pay first when you are having trouble paying all of your debts. #0110EN Read More
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Webinar: How to protect your bank account from garnishment in Washington state
Northwest Justice Project attorneys explain how debt collection works in Washington state and how to protect exempt funds (like Social Security) in a bank account from garnishment. ***General information only. Read More
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Garnishment (3)
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Money That Cannot be Taken from You ("Garnished") to pay off a Debt
Learn more about the types of income and property the law protects from garnishment by creditors. These funds cannot be taken from you to pay off a debt, even one a court has said you owe. #0208EN Read More
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- Russian / Pусский
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Webinar: How to protect your bank account from garnishment in Washington state
Northwest Justice Project attorneys explain how debt collection works in Washington state and how to protect exempt funds (like Social Security) in a bank account from garnishment. ***General information only. Read More
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- Spanish / Español
Payday Loans (1)
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When You Cannot Pay Off Your Payday Loan
Options on what to do when you can't pay off your payday loan on time. #0601EN. Read More
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