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Court Finds Letter Warning Consumer of Tax Consequences for Debt Forgiveness Does Not Violate the FDCPA

Troutman Sanders

28, 2021) , plaintiff Roberta Bordeaux, on behalf of herself and a class of similarly situated persons, asserted that defendant debt collector LTD Financial Services LP (LTD) violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by sending collection letters, referencing potential tax reporting consequences of accepting a debt settlement.

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The State of Small Business Debt in 2024: Insights from Global Data

Burt and Associates

-based businesses face unique challenges : Higher interest rates : The Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes have made borrowing more expensive, increasing monthly debt obligations. Sector-Specific Debt Growth : Retail, hospitality, and construction businesses are seeing the highest increases in outstanding debt.