Debt collection basics

How do I get a debt collector to stop contacting me?

What is an "unfair" practice by a debt collector?

What should I do if a creditor or debt collector sues me?

What does it mean to "default" on my private student loans?

What does it mean to "default" on my federal student loans?

What should I do when a debt collector contacts me?

What are my options if a debt collection agency contacts me about my student loans?

How might the U. S. Department of Education collect payments from me?

Should I get a payday loan if I need money now?

How might a private student lender collect payments from me?