Don't assume that you'll automatically lose in court if a creditor is suing you over your unpaid debt.

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If your debt is already in collections, your next notice could look very different. Here's why that can happen.

A debt collection lawsuit doesn't have to catch you off guard. Here's how to protect yourself in the first 30 days.

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Discover how time-barred debt affects your credit, the statute of limitations by state, and your rights against collection.

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