Better Credit Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

If you are like most people, you have dealt with or are currently dealing with debt collectors. I’ve been preaching about the dangers of debt collectors for years and get countless emails from readers who end up in trouble by answering the phone when a debt collector calls. Talk to Credit Saint.

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fielding constant phone calls from creditors can be unnerving and stressful – and stress can have a cumulative effect on your physical health as well as your emotional well-being. That’s why it can be especially disheartening if creditors keep calling. Who knows how to get debt collectors to stop calling after bankruptcy?

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Direct Recovery

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Dealing with debt collectors is a frustrating experience for anyone to deal with, regardless of the underlying reasons for the situation. Fortunately, the local laws in California offer a wide range of protections that limit what those agents can do when they contact consumers. Send Letters (But Not Too Many).

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Direct Recovery

APRIL 18, 2023

Taking on debt is one of the most common ways to fuel a rapidly growing small business. But that debt can quickly become an anchor weighing down the entire company if growth sputters, and the resulting collections can be even more problematic than the debt in the first place. What is Commercial Debt Collection?

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Direct Recovery

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In what is supposed to be an increase in protections offered to consumers, an updated version of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was passed in the fall of 2020 that brings that iconic piece of legislation up to date with modern forms of communication. The Type of Creditor Still Matters.

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PDC Flow

JANUARY 19, 2024

This is a quote from Leslie Bender , Senior Attorney of Health Privacy and Consumer Financial Privacy during her presentation at Collector Live , a yearly event hosted by Mike Gibb of AccountsRecovery.net. He spoke on maintaining a positive professional image–something that can be especially difficult in the collection industry.

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Taurus Collect

JANUARY 23, 2023

Tax season can be incredibly stressful for business owners, with many wondering how the financial decisions they make today could affect their future debt collection. In this article, we’ll explore what you need to know about taxes and debt collection to ensure that your organisation remains solvent as tax season approaches.

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