Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Factors like inflation, high interest rates, and economic uncertainty have found more and more Americans relying on credit cards to get by. In fact, Americans are at an all-time high when it comes to credit debt to the tune of $1 Trillion. On average, Americans individually carry about $7,951 in credit card debt.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the case of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy , the court appoints a trustee who is in charge of selling off (liquidating) a debtor’s non-exempt assets. If a debtor has assets that are not protected under those statutes, the trustee can liquidate those items and use the proceeds to pay creditors back something. What is the difference?

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Debt Free Colorado

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules. Fortunately, the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects all states. Consumer debts include credit card debts, vehicle loans, medical costs, and school loans.

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Taurus Collect

JANUARY 24, 2023

These companies typically employ several tactics in order to recover debt, including phone calls, emails, letters, and even legal action. For many debtors, their primary contact with collectors will be through phone conversations. But if you use the right strategies during tax season, you can make a big dent in your debt load.

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National Service Bureau

APRIL 2, 2015

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) releases raw data every year regarding complaints and collection agencies. At National Service Bureau we pride ourselves on ethical collection processes. If a debtor has a complaint about collection agency behavior, the CFPB is where they report it.

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Credit Corp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Whether you have medical debt, credit card debt or unpaid student loans , getting calls or letters from debt collection companies can be frustrating. But it’s especially frustrating if your debt is several years old. If you know you owe the debt and you now can to pay it, you can do so.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 24, 2020

Bankruptcy may affect your credit score (it sometimes can make your score better!), Whether or not you file for bankruptcy also depends on the kind of debt you have. Bankruptcy can also stop or delay a home or mortgage foreclosure, stop collection actions, stop garnishments and lawsuits. How Can I Stop Collector Harassment?

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 31, 2021

This means that even a debt that is older than that may still be able to be collected on if you’ve made a payment sometime in the last four to six years. In some states, a collection agency cannot try to collect at all once a debt is past the statute of limitations. Always respond to legal summons.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 27, 2024

When you file a Chapter 7 petition, you’ll receive an automatic stay protecting you from lawsuits and other collection efforts. This bankruptcy protection will prohibit a collection agency or another creditor from recovering debt or taking action against you.

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National Service Bureau

OCTOBER 13, 2015

According to Military.com , members on active duty may be protected from the following obligations (among others): Outstanding credit card debt (this applies to debt incurred before active duty service). How does the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act affect debt collections? Mortgage payments. Pending trials.

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Fico Collections

MAY 19, 2021

From banks to telcos to debt collection agencies, what looks like unrecoverable bad debt may in fact be first-party fraud. For many people, the word “fraud” evokes images of shadowy criminals using stolen identities and purloined credit card information to commit financial crimes. What Is First-Party Fraud?

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Fico Collections

JANUARY 18, 2023

Positive Signs for Debt Resolution. Many consumers have been paying down debts; outstanding credit card debt decreased 3.7% there’s plenty of capital available and relatively modest collections portfolios, with most creditors reporting lower collections volumes than expected.

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