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Unsecured Debt

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Definition:

An unsecured debt is money that you have borrowed that does not have any specific collateral attached to it. Credit cards are one example of an unsecured debt. A signature loan is another example. The bank or lender can sue you if you fail to make payments and garnish your wages as recourse on the loan.

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