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FTC Safeguards Rule Deadline Extended, But Don’t Wait to Implement Data Security Compliance Protocols

Fraser

Any business whose activities are “financial in nature or incidental to a financial activity” may fall under the regulation; such businesses include, but are not limited to, insurance companies, mortgage lenders and brokers, car dealers, payday lenders and finance companies, collection agencies, credit counselors and other financial advisors.

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Determining Your Debt-to-Income Ratio

Debt Guru

Use the same formula that lenders rely on when evaluating a loan application. The result is a percentage that determines your creditworthiness – in short, if lenders believe you’ll be able to repay the loan. Here’s how the typical lender classifies debt-to-income ratio: Less than 15%: Your debt load is within an affordable range.

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Credit card debt is surging at a record-high rate

Collection Industry News

Credit card balances grew to $856 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021, up $52 billion (6.5%) from the previous quarter. That’s the largest quarterly increase observed since the NY Fed began collecting this data 22 years ago. Outstanding credit card debt is still about 7.7% WILL A NEW CREDIT CARD AFFECT MY MORTGAGE APPLICATION?

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Seven Ways to Get Out of Debt in 2022

Better Credit Blog

Debt is the amount of money you owe to a lender or creditor. Some examples of debt are mortgages, credit card dues, and personal loans. If you have a low credit score, it’s harder to borrow, and you could pay higher interest rates to counter the financial risk you pose to creditors and lenders. What is Debt?

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FTC Extends Deadline for Compliance With Safeguards Rule

Troutman Sanders

That deadline has now been extended by six months to June 9, 2023.

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How to Get out of a Debt Spiral–11 Easy Things to Do [TODAY]

Credit Corp

Debt snowflake is a debt elimination method where small savings collected over time and extra income can make a big impact on your debt repayments. When you can’t control your debt spiral on your own, you should contact credit counseling agencies first. Credit counseling agencies offer this plan in exchange for a fee.

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Does Debt Relief Hurt Your Credit?

Credit Corp

Credit Counseling Immediate credit impact: None expected Long-term credit impact : None expected A credit counselor is a professional adviser who helps you manage and repay your debt. Counselors may offer free or low-cost consultations and educational materials.