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Outgoing Administration Publishes Blueprint to Prevent Student Loan Defaults

Account Recovery

On its way out the door, the Department of Education has published a memo outlining the steps that the new administration should take to prevent individuals from defaulting on their student loan payments and the importance of continuing the actions that have been taken by the outgoing administration.

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Senate Unveils Overview of Latest Stimulus Bill, Garnishment Exemption to be Included

Account Recovery

Senate Republicans yesterday introduced their latest pandemic relief bill, the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act, which includes another round of stimulus checks for individuals and more loans for small businesses, but whether any proposed moratoriums on debt collection activities is to be included will have (..)

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Employers Need Education on Student Loan Garnishments

Account Recovery

While still a few months off on the horizon, the date on which individuals with unpaid student loans may start seeing their paychecks and bank accounts garnished is approaching.

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Judge Grants MTD in Student Loan Collection Case

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Connecticut has granted a motion to dismiss filed by a collection agency, a student loan servicer, and the plaintiff’s employer for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by attempting to garnish the plaintiff’s wages, because the statute of limitations on filing a claim had passed when the (..)

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Can My Stimulus Check Be Garnished for Credit Card Debt?

Credit Corp

But those who are struggling with debt might wonder: Can my stimulus check be garnished for credit card debt or other money owed. In some cases, the money you get from the third stimulus could be garnished. Federal Student Loan Debt: No. This is not necessarily true for private student loans, though.

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Daily Digest – September 14. Judge Grants MTD in Student Loan Collection Case; Unlicensed Debt Collector Arrested in N.C.

Account Recovery

Judge Grants MTD in Student Loan Collection Case; Unlicensed Debt Collector Arrested in N.C. appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Student Loan Default: Rehabilitation or Consolidation

Sawin & Shea

Student loan default can impact millions of Americans. Unfortunately, defaulting on a student loan can hurt your finances, credit, and other aspects of your life. If you fall behind on student loan payments, your loan won’t default immediately. What Are My Options After Defaulting on Student Loans?