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Busting Debt Myths: Seven Common Misconceptions

Is it possible to “inherit” debt?  What happens to your credit score if you pay off a decades-old debt?  Are debt collectors obligated to listen when you ask them to stop calling you? Debt is a complicated topic, and there’s a ton of information – and misinformation – out there related to debt, credit, and debt collection practices.  But how do you separate the real facts from the half-truths?...