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Employers Need Education on Student Loan Garnishments

Account Recovery

While still a few months off on the horizon, the date on which individuals with unpaid student loans may start seeing their paychecks and bank accounts garnished is approaching.

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Daily Digest – March 14. Getting to Know Matt Jubenville of Midland Credit Management; Passive Debt Buyer Meets Definition of Debt Collector Under FDCPA, Indiana State Law, State Appeals Court Rules

Account Recovery

Getting to Know Matt Jubenville of Midland Credit Management Passive Debt Buyer Meets Definition of Debt Collector Under FDCPA, Indiana State Law, State Appeals Court Rules Medical Debt Credit Reporting Bill Advances in Illinois Senate Employers Need Education on Student Loan Garnishments PRA Group Appoints Glenn Marino to Board of Directors WORTH (..)

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Debtor Education Course After Filing for Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Since 2005, a debtor education course from an approved provider is mandatory for anyone who files for bankruptcy. Debtor education classes provide customized guidance based on your unique circumstances. Since then, bankruptcy filers have been required to take both a bankruptcy credit counseling course and a debtor education course.

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Steps Involved in Recovering Unpaid Student Loans

Nexa Collect

Wage Garnishment : In some cases, especially with federal student loans in the United States, the lender or collection agency can get an administrative garnishment order which allows them to take a certain percentage of the borrower’s wages directly from their employer.

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Impact of Collection Agency Letters on Debtors

Nexa Collect

Ignoring the letters can have further consequences, such as lawsuits and garnishments. Educational Impact : The experience of dealing with a collection agency may educate the debtor about the importance of managing credit and debt responsibly. It can serve as a learning experience that impacts future financial decisions.

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Why do you need to attend credit counseling before bankruptcy?

Roths Child Law

For this reason, any person declaring bankruptcy (Chapter 7 or Chapter 13), must sign up for a pre-bankruptcy credit counseling and debt education program before their petition can be approved. While credit counseling happens before formally filing for bankruptcy, debtor education happens after filing but before your debts can be discharged.

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8 Million Americans Are in Default With Their Student Debt

Collection Industry News

About the author: Sarah Sattelmeyer is the project director for education, opportunity, and mobility in the higher education initiative at New America. But additional, important vehicles for higher education-related reforms are moving forward beyond the headlines (and often behind the scenes). Dreamstime.