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Debt Collectors: What the FDCPA Lets Them Do — and the Lines They Can't Cross

The federal rulebook for debt collection — the validation notice, the 30-day dispute window, call-frequency limits, and the harassment lines that carry real penalties.

By Evan Callahan · August 22, 2026
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Do You Need a Lawyer for That? An Honest Guide to When, and How to Find a Free/Cheap One

Which legal moments are built for self-service, which reward an hour of advice, and which demand counsel — plus every real channel for free and low-cost legal help.

By Evan Callahan · August 22, 2026