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Golden Years Going Plastic: AARP Finds Older Adults Swiping for Survival

Account Recovery

For debt collectors and creditors, these findings suggest a growing need for flexible repayment plans, consumer education, and innovative outreach. The bottom line: Rising debt among older adults highlights both the immediate and long-term financial risks faced by this demographic.

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Paycheck Pinch: How Even Six-Figure Earners Are Feeling the Squeeze

Account Recovery

For creditors, staying ahead means tailoring repayment solutions that minimize friction like flexible payment plans, mobile tools, and improved customer education. Fintech players are already stepping up with peer-to-peer lending and lower-fee products that can soften the impact of unexpected bills.

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2025 Officers & Directors Elected to Lead Receivables Management Association International

Account Recovery

Over the next decade and a half, he held leadership roles with major originating creditors across the U.S. RMAI also prioritizes education and has scheduled a CLE webinar series for 2025, providing value and support for members. He is the CEO of TrueAccord. His journey in the industry began on the phones as a collector in 1998.

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Debtor Education Course After Filing for Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Medical bills, credit cards, payday loans, and struggling businesses – it can seem like the letters and calls from creditors will never stop. Since 2005, a debtor education course from an approved provider is mandatory for anyone who files for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy filings for both individuals and businesses are on the rise.

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Discharging Credit Card Debt Through Chapter 7 in Greenwood Colorado

Debt Free Colorado

A financial education course must be completed before final approval. It works by liquidating non-exempt assets to repay creditors. Understanding Liquidation Chapter 7 may involve selling off some of your assets to repay creditors, but not everything is at risk. Creditors rarely show up, usually just you and the trustee.

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Collection Agency for Excessive Employee Reimbursement

Nexa Collect

Did you sponsor higher education for your employee with a commitment to work with you for a few years, but he resigned right after completing the degree? They can report the debt to credit bureaus like Transunion and Equifax if the creditor/employer instructs them.

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What you should know about Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Tennessee

Roths Child Law

This prevents creditors from trying to collect debts, which gives the filer a break from letters, phone calls and other collection methods. It also places all creditors on a level playing field so none of them can circumvent the bankruptcy process. Other requirements, such as credit counseling and debtor education, are also concerns.