What is the statute of limitations on debt?
Debt collectors have a limited time to file a lawsuit against you. Here’s what to know.
Aylea Wilkins is a former editor at Bankrate. She previously edited articles on a range of personal finance topics, including insurance, personal loans, home equity loans and student loans.
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