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As of December, prices across all goods and services had risen more in a single year than they had in nearly 40 years. The impact of that 7% increase stands to hurt already-vulnerable Americans the hardest. A 7% markup can leave high earners unfazed. Others with even some savings and discretionary income can take action. Elizabeth Renter writes for NerdWallet.
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As of December, prices across all goods and services had risen more in a single year than they had in nearly 40 years. The impact of that 7% increase stands to hurt already-vulnerable Americans the hardest. A 7% markup can leave high earners unfazed. Others with even some savings and discretionary income can take action. Elizabeth Renter writes for NerdWallet.
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If you plan to outsource your accounts receivable to an aggressive collection agency, then kindly read this article and be aware of all the risks you are taking. Times have changed when collectors could easily put aggressive pressure on debtors or use forceful tactics to recover your money, without any repercussions. There are well-defined debt collection laws, both at the federal and state level, that prohibit debt collection companies from using abusive, unfair or deceptive practices to collec
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