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Over half of student loan borrowers racked up credit card debt during the payment pause—now experts worry about ‘shock’

Collection Industry News

Federal student loan borrowers have had a break from paying back their student loans for over three years now. Though the forbearance may have given them breathing room, helped them add to their savings or pay down other debts, inflation creeping up throughout 2022 undermined a lot of that progress.

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Credit Card Debt Is at Record High as Fed Raises Rates Again

Collection Industry News

NEW YORK (AP) — As the Federal Reserve raises interest rates again, credit card debt is already at a record high, and more people are carrying debt month to month. Typically, on a national scale, it takes something pretty extraordinary for credit card balances to fall, economists agree. population.

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Should I Pay Off My Credit Card Debt or My Mortgage?

Titan Consulting

Credit card debt features low monthly payments, but double-digit interest which compounds daily, causing balances to grow fast and making it hard to eliminate the debt. Paying off credit cards will save you money on daily compounding interest payments. Paying Credit Card Debt in Retirement.

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Congress Passes Relief for Student Loan Borrowers in CARES Act

Titan Consulting

Congress recently passed legislation in the CARES act that provides direct and indirect benefits to Federal Student Loan borrowers. Benefits include a suspension of payments, no negative credit reporting, no collection activity, and no accrual if interest until September 30, 2020. Help Available for Borrowers with Student Loans.

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Debts That Can’t Be Discharged During Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Credit card debts: Although credit card debt dropped in 2020 (possibly because of Covid and the fact that people were staying at home), the average household credit card debt is $ 5,315. Payday” type loans. Collection agency bills. These are called unscheduled debts.).

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National Financial Awareness Day: Why Financial Literacy is Beneficial For Everyone

True Accord

August 14 is National Financial Awareness Day , making it an appropriate time to shine a spotlight on initiatives that can help improve consumer financial awareness in the collections space. Providing consistent outreach—especially in early delinquency—will give customers more opportunities to engage, understand, and resolve debt.

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Tax Season Debt Collection Strategies and Why They Matter

Taurus Collect

But while it can be exciting to think about that refund cheque hitting your bank account soon, there’s another equally pressing reason why you should pay attention this tax season – debt collection! However, dealing with debt collectors can be intimidating if you don’t know how to handle them properly.