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I owe a student loan that I cannot pay. What will happen?
If you owe a federal student loan and have not made payments, the loan will eventually go into default. Once the loan is in default, the government has special powers to collect the loan, including taking your Social Security benefits. Up to 15% of your Social Security benefits can be taken by the government to repay a student loan in default.
What Is The Uniform Debt-Management Services Act (UDMSA)?
Jackson Madison County Library aims to provide all citizens the best in library services in Tennessee. Additionally, the library has a broad selection of legal self-help, reference and legal forms books. If needed, the library staff is available to help locate these materials and other online resources. You can find more information at http://www.jmcl.tn.org/.
What is a debt collection agency?
When you get behind on payments, the creditor (bank, credit card company, or medical provider) may send your debt to another company for collection. This collection agency may begin calling and sending you notices about the debt.
1. Ask the Collector to Stop Calling You.
If you do not want to get any more calls from a debt collector, you can tell the collector to stop calling you. This request must be sent by mail. You cannot tell them over the phone. If you can, send the request by certified mail and pay for a return receipt, so you can prove the collector received it. Also, keep a copy of the letter for your own records.
The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) puts restrictions on what a debt collector can and cannot do. This fact sheet gives you an overview of your rights. If you think a debt collector has done something wrong, talk to an attorney about your rights.
Under the recent CARES Act, economic impact payments (also called “stimulus checks”) have been given to individuals and married couples to help cover unexpected costs during the recent shutdowns due to COVID-19. These checks are considered a tax credit, which means they are not counted as part of your resources for federal benefit programs, like Medicaid, and they cannot be taken by the government.
As businesses, court houses, schools and more open back up, many people are still unsure how to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19. It is important to know that there is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19, but there are many steps you can take to protect yourself and those around you.
Have you given any thought to your estate plan? If not, you are not alone. The number of adults with estate planning documents has dropped 20% since 2019. Why? For many, estate planning can be unpleasant and difficult to discuss, but it is not as difficult as the situation left behind for family members of someone who suddenly passes without an estate plan in place.
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