The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Was a Significant Piece

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Essay

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was a significant piece of legislation to protect debtors.  Explain why it was needed and discuss some of its protections.

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Definitions:

Self-Imposed

Decisions or constraints that one puts upon oneself without external requirement or pressure.

Workaholism

An imbalanced preoccupation with work at the expense of home and personal life satisfaction.

Temporal Pressure

The stress or urgency felt due to tight schedules, deadlines, or the need to make decisions or complete tasks quickly.

Child Rearing

The process of supporting and promoting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood.