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It goes without saying that financial lenders expect to get their money back. The borrower (i.e. the individual in debt), however, may not always be able to pay back funds which were loaned to them. After a certain amount of time passes, financial lenders may decide to contact a debt collection agency, also referred to as debt collectors.

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The word "debt" generally has negative connotations and understandably so. Debt's adverse impacts are extremely well-documented; it can also take years or even decades before people are able to escape its clutches. Individuals who go into debt at very young ages can often face ruined financial futures ruined and poverty. For these reasons and more, debt is overwhelmingly viewed as something to be avoided at all costs.

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One of the greatest hurdles in building a business is capital, or lack thereof. A lack of capital and financial resources subsequently prompts aspiring entrepreneurs to believe that borrowing money is their only option. Of course, this belief is inaccurate. The pitfalls of going into debt are well-documented, but thankfully other alternatives do exist.

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The existence of a healthy emergency fund is absolutely paramount for any adult. Unexpected expenses and occurrences happen all the time, often when people least expect them. A plentiful emergency fund can, and often does, determine whether or not an individual or family is ruined by financial hardship or able to foot the unexpected bill. Despite the importance of an emergency fund, not everyone has one. One of …

In the best of worlds, nobody would incur any debts. Unfortunately, there are countless people who are up to their eyeballs in debt. Ideally, incurred debt is something which should be paid off as quickly as possible; yet, many individuals find themselves struggling to pay back the money they owe. The subsequent interest which often accompanies unpaid debt doesn't make matters any less complicated. Thankfully, there are a …

At some point, many individuals will become serious about saving money and putting aside funds for retirement. This often, in turn, prompts the opening of various retirement savings accounts. At this point, Roth IRAs and 401Ks are some of the most popular options. However, these two accounts are not the same, by any means, and should not be treated as such. Some people are better suited for 401Ks …

At one point or another, most people will find themselves in situations where they asked for a loan. The person making this request may be a relative, close friend, or even a co-worker. Loaning money comes with its own risks and stigmas; what if the borrower takes too long to return the money? What if they can't afford to pay back the loan? Worst of all, what if …

Taking out student loans is a fairly common practice. Many young people do this for the sake of investing in their education or otherwise being able to attend college or university. Initially, being able to take out student loans and attend college may seem like a dream come true. However, this dream can quickly turn into a nightmare when young people are not only billed for the money …

There are many people who will take out loans in their lifetime. There are many banks, online lenders, and additional financial institutions which have no problem issuing these loans. However, the reality which most individuals fail to understand is that loans almost always come with interest rates. In other words, not only will people have to pay back the loans, but they will also pay for having to …

There are many people who wind up taking out loans at one point or another. Perhaps they needed the funds to invest in their education, pay bills, cover a sudden emergency, etc. However, regardless of the reason, the ultimate reality is that borrowed funds must be paid back. Unfortunately, there are countless individuals who struggle with paying back loans which they took out. This ultimately doesn't bode well, …