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Medical Debt 101: How to Protect Your Finances and Credit
Protect yourself from medical debt by reviewing every bill for errors, applying for charity care, negotiating directly, and disputing credit report listings.
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The Solo debt collection blog. Find helpful posts on how to resolve your debt lawsuit here.
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The Debt Hotline
How to Settle a Judgment Debt in 2026: Expert Insights
Settle a judgment debt by contacting the creditor, offering 40-70% in a lump sum, and filing a Satisfaction of Judgment with the court once paid.
The Debt Hotline
How to Negotiate with Debt Collectors in 2026
Negotiating with debt collectors is all about communication. Former debt collection attorney Yale Levy shares that most collectors settle for 70-90%.
The Debt Hotline
How to Settle a Debt Collection Lawsuit - Attorney Q&A
Settle a debt lawsuit: file an Answer to avoid default, use disclosures for leverage, negotiate freely, and check the statute of limitations. Solo can help.
Debt Settlement
How to Legally Settle Debt in 5 Steps
Follow these 5 steps to settle debt legally: Verify the debt, know your rights, assess what you can pay, make an offer (use SoloSettle), and get it in writing.
Credit
Credit Card Debt Statistics 2026
U.S. credit card debt hit $1.14T in 2023. Average lawsuit: $13,440. Average settlement: $1,991 whicn is about 66% less than the amount sued for.
Debt Collector Guides
How to Settle Debt with Johnson Mark LLC in 5 Steps
To settle with Johnson Mark LLC, validate the debt, make a fair offer, expect counteroffers, and get any agreement in writing.
Debt Collector Guides
Sued by RAS LaVrar? How to Settle Debt in 3 Steps
If sued by RAS LaVrar, respond on time with an Answer, demand debt validation, raise affirmative defenses, or send a settlement offer in 3 steps.
Debt Collector Guides
5 Tips for Settling With Nelson and Kennard
To settle debt with Nelson & Kennard: respond to letters, validate the debt, send a reasonable offer, negotiate, and get the settlement agreement in writing.
Debt Collector Guides
How to Settle with Hunt and Henriques
If you've been sued by Hunt and Henriques, file an Answer on time, demand debt validation, raise affirmative defenses, or negotiate a settlement.
Medical Debt
New Maine Medical Debt Collection Laws
Maine's new medical debt collection laws prohibit reporting medical debt to credit bureaus and limit collection tactics on health-related balances.
Other Debt Resources
SoloSuit Sweet Sixteen: Honoring 16 Champions of Consumer Empowerment
SoloSuit honors 16 leaders transforming consumer debt resolution through legal work, advocacy, education, and more.