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Q4 Industry Insights: Looking Good on Paper, Feeling Bad in Wallets, Everyone’s Uncertain on Financial Outlook

True Accord

Moreover, many consumers, and especially those having trouble paying their monthly bills, report maxing out their cards regularly and using installment plans to cover basic necessities. What Does This Mean for Debt Collection? in December and the highest since May last year.

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Survey: Consumers Talk Financial Regrets, Credit Scores and Debt

True Accord

Most Americans are in enough credit card debt, they would do anything to go back in time and change the outcome of their financial situation, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans examined how they tackle their financial hurdles and found the average person owes $3,083 to credit card debt.

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There are 7,060 collections agencies in the U.S.—here’s what to do you if your credit card debt is sent to one

Collection Industry News

Collections agencies buy your unpaid credit card debt from your card issuer when your balance lingers too long — but that doesn’t mean it goes away. When a collections representative from your credit card issuer calls you, it’s usually because you haven’t made at least the minimum payment for at least 30 days.

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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.

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Debt Collection Complaints: Year in Review

National Service Bureau

In 2014 there were 38,751 complaints filed in the United States regarding the behavior of 1,736 different debt collection companies. Complaints by industry were highest with credit card debt collection. The national average in 2014 was 11.7

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Can a Debt Collector Collect After 10 Years?

Credit Corp

Whether you have medical debt, credit card debt or unpaid student loans , getting calls or letters from debt collection companies can be frustrating. But it’s especially frustrating if your debt is several years old.

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How to Get Debt Recovery Solutions Off Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

If you’re getting calls from a company called Debt Recovery Solutions, you probably have one or more unpaid bills to take care of. They are a third-party collector that is hired by companies to get customers to pay their overdue bills. And this can range from credit card debt to hospital bills to utility fees.