Better Credit Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

If you are like most people, you have dealt with or are currently dealing with debt collectors. I’ve been preaching about the dangers of debt collectors for years and get countless emails from readers who end up in trouble by answering the phone when a debt collector calls. Talk to Credit Saint.

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fielding constant phone calls from creditors can be unnerving and stressful – and stress can have a cumulative effect on your physical health as well as your emotional well-being. That’s why it can be especially disheartening if creditors keep calling. Who knows how to get debt collectors to stop calling after bankruptcy?

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Direct Recovery

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Dealing with debt collectors is a frustrating experience for anyone to deal with, regardless of the underlying reasons for the situation. Fortunately, the local laws in California offer a wide range of protections that limit what those agents can do when they contact consumers. Send Letters (But Not Too Many).

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Direct Recovery

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

However, as you will see shortly, there are quite a few ways that the updated legislation either doesn’t go far enough to ensure protection against predatory collection agents or simply doesn’t include all of the forms of communication available today. The Type of Creditor Still Matters. Defining Types of Communication.

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Direct Recovery

APRIL 18, 2023

In most cases, some qualifications and credentials will be required to distinguish that you are working with a reputable collection agent. Reasons Businesses Hire Debt Collectors Most businesses that hire commercial debt collectors do so to pursue non-payment of invoices and outstanding balances.

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The Kaplan Group

JANUARY 19, 2021

This is the federal law that protects consumers from being harassed by debt collectors. As we’ve mentioned before, the law applies only to consumer debt, not businesses. The law also only applies to outside debt collectors, not companies who are owed the money for product or services they provided.

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Taurus Collect

JANUARY 23, 2023

This provides a much-needed financial resource for people struggling with debt and helps reduce the amount of money owed over time. Secondly, during tax season, many creditors will offer incentives and discounts to encourage individuals to repay their debt.

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