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Student Loans

If you apply for financial aid in order to pay for your higher education costs, you may be offered loans as part of your school’s financial aid offer. A loan is money you borrow and must pay back with interest. If you decide to take out a loan, make sure…

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Debt & Creditors

Take Back Your Property Through Replevin

Replevin is the legal action you can use to get your personal property back when someone has wrongfully taken it and refuses to give it back. If this happens, you may also recover financial losses as a result of the wrongful taking of property or because you were unable to…

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Debt & Creditors

Unemployment Assistance after Disaster

The Disaster Unemployment Assistance (“DUA”) program is a federal program that provides temporary financial assistance to people who find themselves unemployed as a result of a disaster. Once the President of the United States declares a disaster zone, the state of Florida will designate the counties that are eligible for…

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Disaster Relief

Unfair Lending Practices (Predatory Loans)

Predatory lending occurs when a company extends credit to a person without considering whether or not the person will be able to repay the loan. This topic page provides information on common schemes, your rights, and mindful consumer practices.

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Debt & Creditors

When a Debt Collector Sues You

If you are sued over a debt, you have rights in the debt collection process and can defend your case. This page provides information on the steps you take, dependent upon what court you are being sued in, in debt collection lawsuits.

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Debt & Creditors