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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. #0200 EN 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
The law protects certain types of income and property from garnishment by creditors. These funds cannot be taken from you to pay off a debt, even one a court has said you owe. We call these funds "exempt." #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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Video - Dealing with Debt Collectors
If you are having problems with debt collectors, watch this video to learn about your rights! Hear about your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and state laws. Find out what you should do if you are being illegally harassed. Read More
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Video - I received notice of a lawsuit, what should I do?
If a debt collector files a lawsuit against you to collect a debt, discover what to do next. Read More
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Money That Cannot be Taken from You ("Garnished") to pay off a Debt
The law protects certain types of income and property from garnishment by creditors. These funds cannot be taken from you to pay off a debt, even one a court has said you owe. We call these funds "exempt." #0208EN Read More
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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. Publication #0601EN. Read More
Videos (5)
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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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Video - Dealing with Debt Collectors
If you are having problems with debt collectors, watch this video to learn about your rights! Hear about your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and state laws. Find out what you should do if you are being illegally harassed. Read More
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Video - I received notice of a lawsuit, what should I do?
If a debt collector files a lawsuit against you to collect a debt, discover what to do next. Read More
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