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Congratulations! Becoming debt-free is a game-changer. Making that last payment on credit cards, student loans or whatever debt burden you carried must have been a huge weight off your shoulders.

If you owe money to a creditor and fall behind on payments, you may start receiving calls from a debt collector. Debt collectors have the right to use numerous channels to contact you about your ...