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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 24 MIN

Give Me Credit Episode 12

from Give Me Credit · host J.S. Whaldo and John A Mackey

This week, John and I dig into the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the federal law that protects consumers from abusive collection practices. We explain what the FDCPA covers, who it applies to, and how the 2021 update changed the rules for texts and social media.If you’ve ever wondered what collectors can and can’t do—or how to protect yourself when they call—this episode is a must-listen. Understanding your rights is the first step to taking control of your credit.Mortgage Underwriting Truths for Homebuyers is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Mortgage Lending Explained at jswhaldo.substack.com/subscribe

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The Field Priest Methodius Chwastek The Field is a place of cultivation and of battle. In the Church, we learn to cultivate a life pleasing to God. This life is shaped in the spiritual battle. This series examines, chapter by chapter, the Christian classic The Field, by Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov. Please join me as I explain this great work in terms the modern Orthodox Christian can understand.  Leading From All Sides Abbie Mirata Discover the various styles of leadership, from leading at the forefront to steering from behind, rising to the top or empowering from the bottom. We'll explore horizontal and vertical leadership, leading through your brand, and even leading in your most intimate relationships. Join me in engaging conversations with special guests who are leaders in their careers, communities, and families. Gain insights, perspectives, and invaluable lessons that challenge traditional notions of what it means to lead. Take Me Off Your List Pitchfire Ryan O'Hara, CEO and founder of Pitchfire dives into the wild world of B2B marketing, demand generation, sales, and all things go-to-market with the help of some friends. Sponsored by Pitchfire. Sign up for free: https://www.pitchfire.com Think Positive: Daily Affirmations Dachia Arritola The DogMom You've heard of affirmations, but have you used them successfully? Join me daily and I'll guide you through a very simple and brief activity where I'll give you a couple affirmations, a question to ask yourself and quote, all designed particularly for the person whose goal is to live at 100%. Affirmations work best when they are done regularly. Daily-if not a few times a day. I've also created a Podcast Companion book where you can keep all your affirmations and questions and quotes. A new book is published every 4 months. You can find a link to that podcast companion book on my website Dachia.com I also have a series of hiking videos designed for people who don't have such scenery to watch in their homes. And another series of videos designed to help regular person create their perfect refuge.All of these are parts of the big picture of Living at 100%.

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This week, John and I dig into the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the federal law that protects consumers from abusive collection practices. We explain what the FDCPA covers, who it applies to, and how the 2021 update changed the rules for...

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