What types of debt will a debt collector sue over?

• Will a collection agency sue over a $5,000 debt?

  Debt collectors have the right to sue you over unpaid debts, but they won't always take that route.
  
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• How do you stop wage garnishment by a debt collector?

  Having a portion of your paycheck taken for old debt can be frustrating, but there are ways to stop the process.
  
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• Credit counseling vs. bankruptcy vs. debt relief: Which path is right for you?

  If you're trying to tackle your debt problems, it's important to know what strategy makes the most sense.
  
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• Should I pay off my tax debt before my credit card debt? Experts weigh in

  Focusing on tax debt first can be a smart move, experts say, but that won't be the case for everyone.
  
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  Democrats unveil school lunch debt cancellation measure

  Democratic Senators introduced a bill Thursday to cancel all school meal debt. The measure, led by Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.), states the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) would pay ...
  
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• Haven't paid your credit card debt? Here are the legal consequences to know.

  Not paying your credit card debt can have serious repercussions, but does that include legal ramifications?
  
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• 3 signs your credit card debt is overwhelming you, according to experts

  Borrowers should recognize these early warning signs to address credit card debt before it becomes unmanageable.
  
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• When bankruptcy will (and won't) clear your credit card debt

  Bankruptcy can wipe the slate clean of your existing credit card debt, but it won't do that in every case.
  
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• Ray Dalio warns that mounting U.S. debt problems could lead to ‘shocking developments'

  Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio on Wednesday warned that a "very severe" supply-demand problem regarding U.S. debt could lead to shocking developments.
  
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  Mahmoud Khalil Sues Columbia and Lawmakers to Keep Activists’ Names Secret

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  Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene on blocks to his birthright citizenship order

  The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to significantly narrow nationwide injunctions blocking his order redefining birthright citizenship in the U.S.
  
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