Washington Gov. Signs Medical Debt Credit Reporting Bill Into Law
- Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson yesterday signed a medical debt credit reporting bill into law. Senate Bill 5480 officially prohibits the reporting of medical debt to consumer credit agencies.
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Judge Rules in Favor of Defendant in State Law Claims Over ID Theft
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- A District Court judge in Hawaii has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment on claims it violated state law when it attempted to collect on a debt the plaintiff claims was the result of having his identity stolen.
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Consumer Interest in Bankruptcy Surges, Signaling Potential Wave of Filings
- Bankruptcy inquiries in the U.S. surged to their highest levels in five years during the first quarter of 2025, signaling a potential increase in filings this summer, according to data published last week by LegalShield. The data highlights the growing financial strain on households, with mounting debt, rising delinquencies, and inflationary pressures due to tariffs contributing to an impending wave of bankruptcies.
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22 Companies Seeking Collection Talent
- Curious what the responsibilities of a digital debt collector at a credit union are? Which fintech is looking for a Director of Reliability? How much can you make as a Senior Data Scientist for a tech-forward collection operation in New York? Get the answers to those questions and many more in this week’s job listings summary.
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WORTH NOTING: I’m sure this cheating couple didn’t think this would happen … People aren’t as optimistic about how much money they will make at their new jobs … Resuming collections on student loans could not have come at a worse time for the economy, according to experts … When it comes to too much screentime for your kids, grandma and grampy might be the problem … Full AI-powered virtual employees are less than a year away … Feeling they will never reach their savings goals, a lot of people are just giving up … The debate between checking luggage and just shipping it to your final destination … There are couples who don’t like to sit next to each other when flying.
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