Class action against debt collectors

Surely it would have been possible to line up a lead plaintiff who did not himself turn out to run a competing collection agency Tags: class actions , debtor-creditor law , Minnesota Related posts July 13 roundup (0) Yogurt marketing class action (1) Yet more from the publicity file (0) Yes, I’m being facetious (16) Xbox 360 lawsuit bogus? (0) [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 04:30:35

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Bailing Out American’s Credit Card Debt

We have been hearing a lot of talk lately about bail outs.  We bailed out Wall St ... collection agency than Uncle Sam. The end results ... for $16,635 in debt, excluding mortgages, according to Experian.  The average credit card interest rate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 08:20:46

Debt a Glossary of Terms

Debt a Glossary of Terms Posted in January 2nd, 2009 Category:Debt Consolidation Bankruptcy - Having been legally declared financially insolvent ... . Collection Agency - ... [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 01:21:40

consumer credit counseling

A consumer credit counseling service may be right for you if you are behind on your debts and not being able to make even the minimum payments. A reputable credit counseling agency can help to stop collection calls ... into one lower monthly payment. Some of them can help you have your debt paid off in three to five years [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 02:21:05

"All political power comes from the barrel of a gun"

Thousands bankrupted over unpaid council tax - Times Online Bailiffs were used in 1.2 million cases to recover council tax arrears last year, and 2 ... -collection agency the next. It is extraordinary how less free citizens are in this respect than ... ,...Bailiffs have for hundreds of years been denied powers to break into homes for civil debt or to use [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 06:36:12

Bad Credit Repair

by John Cooper If you have bad credit there is hope ... has likely been sold to a collection agency. Thus the credit card issuer has no reason to save ... intervention, escalated dispute information requests, and debt validation. You can also help your credit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 23:30:54

Assessing Your Debt Situation

If your debt problems are behind you and you’re only concerned with cleaning up your credit report, skip ahead to Chapter 4, ... hassled by a collection agency, see Chapter 3, Section D. If you face an emergency, act on it at once ... into rebuilding your credit, take care of any financial emergencies. Then you should tally up your debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 04:45:55

No Longer My Castle

Bailiffs get power to use force on debtors - Times Online Under the regulations, ... -collection agency the next. It is extraordinary how less free citizens are in this respect than ... Bailiffs have for hundreds of years been denied powers to break into homes for civil debt or to use [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 07:40:45

Best Web Sites to Learn About Consumer Law Issues -- Our Chicago Consumer Attorneys Can Assist You in Your Lemon Law, Predatory Lending, Auto and RV Fraud, Unfair Debt Collection, Unfair Wage Practices Claims and Other Consumer Rights Lawsuits

[ consumer%20protection%20m-Chicago%20Consumer%20Protection%20Attorneys%20--%20Chicago%20Consumer%20Protection%20Lawyers%20--%20Chicago%20Class%20Act ... more trouble Managing credit card debt Stopping eviction, lockouts and utility shut-offs ... consolidation options How to find effective credit counseling agencies Alternatives to filing bankrupt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 18:28:31

RMC collectwhatever can kiss my butt.

I keep getting these totally ignorant phone calls from some collection agency about my Verizon bill. They claim that I owe Verizon, well them now because they bought the debt, the amount of $781.95 ... , they refuse to send me a paper notice of this debt, refuse to give me any kind of information [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 02:17:23

Chapter 13:

Chapter 13: December 22nd, 2008 A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is also called a wage earners plan ... in Michigan. “We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under ... . During this time the law forbids creditors from starting or continuing collection efforts [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 01:38:35

Chapter 13:

Chapter 13: December 23rd, 2008 A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is also called a wage earners plan ... in Michigan. “We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under ... . During this time the law forbids creditors from starting or continuing collection efforts [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 04:22:27

Career Alliance debt climbs to more than half-million for improper spending

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- The state has started formal debt collection of more than a half-million dollars against Career Alliance Inc., the taxpayer-funded job training agency that regulators say over-paid vendors, ran up unsupported credit card bills, and improperly spent... [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 23:18:46

Canadian Tire Collection Agency call

So I received a suspected call from Canadian Tire asking me I owe them $3K. Apparently, I was surprised because I never own any Canadian Tire master cards or go there to shop. I don't owe them anything and out of the blue, they are asking me to pay up the debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 01:52:38

Credit Repair Strategies Revealed

Discover How To Build Back A Good Credit Score & Get Out Of The Debt In The Shortest Time Possible! ... Creditors Credit Repair and Avoiding Court Credit Repair Collection Agency Options to Avoid in Credit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 14:39:42

IRS is willing to cut taxpayers some slack this year

IRS is willing to cut taxpayers some slack this year Jan 12th, ... out. The agency also launched a five-point plan to help those who are behind in past tax debts, giving IRS agents the ability to suspend collection actions, adjust payments for back tax bills and provide lenient [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 04:21:16

Rubber Stamp Agencies

Ratings agencies are supposed to solve market failures, not create them ... investors to collect and analyze the information they need to make informed judgments about the quality ... are bound to develop: Debt Watchdogs: Tamed or Caught Napping?, by Gretchen Morgenson, NY Times: “ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 06:08:00

End times just keep on endin’

From the Washington Post: It was Wall Street’s version of an inside joke: Take a motley collection of largely unwanted assets, ... scrutinized. With these deals, known as collateralized debt obligations, the world glimpsed the raw ... itself of these toxic assets. Not only did no government agency or official try to stop the bond deals [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 15:10:36

Sovereign Debts: Let the Downgrades Begin!

Making good its warning, the US credit rating agency Standard & Poor's downgraded the credit rating of Greece amidst a deteriorating economic ... the government's ability to improve its budget position through better tax collection and higher property or income taxes is offset by the rising cost of debt servicing and public pressure for additional [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 11:27:00

Collecting Debts During Recession

With recession looming, many business owners will find themselves in cash-strapped situation ... leading results for their clients.  It is important to select the right debt collection agency which ... like to enlist the help of commercial collection agencies. These debt collection agencies have the time [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 14:27:23

Can Collection Agencies Sue Me For Outstanding Debt?

Amazon.de Widgets The question that many people are asking is ‘can collection agency sue for a debt?’ With the amount of people suffering financial hardship due to the current economic crisis the number of people facing difficulties paying their bills is increasing rapidly and for the time being, at least, this trend shows no sign of reversing.Previously, lenders who had borrowers that had fallen into arrears would normally, only go as far as to post negative credit information upon the debtors [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 11:34:48

Questions About Collections? Ask Melissa

Dear Melissa, I have a $289 bill that has been sent to a collection agency ... and answer questions pertaining to debt collection.  With running her own successful collection agency ... , no, a collection agency is not bound to accept a “payment arrangement,” and can ask for the entire balance [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 13:00:20

Need a game to learn to manage your credit?

By Philip Brewer Everybody learns best in their own way ... under the fair debt collection practices act, debt collection agencies, bankruptcy (chapter ... calculators for budgeting, debt pay-off schedules, and the actual cost of items bought on credit. Among other [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 11:51:03

How to Avoid Unfair Collection Practices

Due to the global financial crisis, the number of debt collection agencies in the market is increasing. They are established to offer services of collecting debts on behalf of banks, financial institutions, credit card companies and loan providers. For people who are drowned in debt, it is indeed stressful to receive irritating phone calls from debt collection agents constantly. Hence, it is important to know some useful information so that you are able to avoid the unfair collection practices. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-20 06:02:50

3 Important Considerations When Hiring A Debt Collection Agency

by David P. Montana To operate a organization effectively, every owner has to stay on top of their receivables and monitor their cash flow. Whether you market a product or give a service, you probably have to deal with late-paying or none-paying customers from time to time. That means that you have to have a sound, uniform internal debt recovery policy in place. Part of your policy should include knowing when to outsource difficult accounts to a debt collection agency. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 12:41:01

3 Notable Points To Consider When Hiring A Debt Collection Agency

by David P. Montana To operate a organization effectively, every owner has to stay on top of their receivables and monitor their cash flow. Whether you market a product or give a service, you probably have to deal with late-paying or none-paying customers from time to time. That means that you have to have a sound, uniform internal debt recovery policy in place. Part of your policy should include knowing when to outsource difficult accounts to a debt collection agency. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 07:05:54

Debt Collectors Are Your Friend In Business

Misconceptions are everywhere in modern society, perpetrated by numerous media outlets from tabloid newspaper hype to televised stereotypes ... . For businesses, having a debt collection agency on-side has many advantages outside of collecting money owed ... point of view the debt collection agency is your friend. When businesses themselves need money [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 08:13:16

Debt Collection Agency With the Most Successful Collections

Delinquent accounts result in millions of dollars of losses for businesses every year, ... , then the collection process needs to begin as soon as possible. A debt collection agency knows that the longer a debt ... meaning that they are always looking for ways to increase their bad debt recovery ratio to offset [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 20:37:15

3 Principal Areas To Examine When Hiring A Debt Collection Agency

To operate a organization profitably, every owner has to stay on top of their receivables and check their cash flow. Whether you promote a product or offer a service, you probably have to deal with late-paying or none-paying customers from time to time. That means that you have to have a sound, consistent internal debt recovery policy in place. Part of your policy should include knowing when to contract out problem accounts to a debt collection agency. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-18 12:13:35

Questions About Collections? Ask Melissa

Dear Melissa, My daughter is in the midst of a career move and has had a bill sent to a collection agency in the state she previously resided in ... to offer advice and answer questions pertaining to debt collection.  With running her own successful collection agency, she seeks to keep debt collectors accountable for their actions and in line [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:00:17

Consumer Debt Collection Lawsuits: Are They Federal Or State Matters?

When you’ve been sued or harassed by a debt collection agency or a debt buyer, a company that purchases debt and generally uses illegal, ... federal or state court. *Federal vs. state* While the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (FDCPA ... have adopted their own laws. We asked Steve Recordon, an attorney from San Diego, California whose firm [more...]

Date: 2008-06-26 13:40:47

Anyone Feel Sorry For Debt Collectors?

According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, even debt collectors are falling on hard times. Cry me a river ... t collect it either. Does anyone else sense an impending bailout of debt collection agencies? I personally believe that when times get this tough, debt collection agencies will resort to activities [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 06:01:03

Debt Settlement

Debt settlement is a great service that allows consumers to pay off their debts for less than the amount they owe ... with you then to sell your debt to a third party collection agency. Often times collection agencies will purchase ... . It’s a great alternative for anyone considering to file for bankruptcy. The basic process of debt [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 04:32:25

Should I use the Debt Snowball?

A reader at The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act wants to use the debt snowball but the collection agency has placed an ultimatum on another debt… ... there after. The kicker is that we are one month away from settling a $20,000.00 debt on our other Bank ... . This is when all hell broke loose for us. He was out of work for 10 months. Slowly but [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 01:31:33

Debt Collection Agency

It’s hard to eke a living these days. Cost of living has gone up so much since June and many of my relatives and friends are finding it hard to make ... a chicken rice seller. He did say that he might want to engage a Debt Collection to help him with the debt collection part. This is the last resort for him. I heard that there might be a high cost [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:14:22

Managing Account Receivables

In view of the current economic climate, it is not surprising that many companies are in debt and they are finding it even more difficult to repay ... Collection agencies in the United States which specializes in collecting debt for their clients. Well ... their debt on schedule. Working in the family company, I find it very difficult to collect debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 03:01:00

Tax Resolution Companies- watch out for them....

You hear it on late night TV, early in the AM while you getting ready for work, and in the mail (or spammed e-mail!) ... solution to resolve your debt. The IRS operates in a business type manner as a collection agency ... is a Collection Agency with great collection powers5. You have options- you just need to know them [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 14:27:00

Resolving Debt Collection Issues With A Little Help

Have you done everything to just amicably settle and collect a debt already past due? ... friends! Calling in an attorney with extensive experience in debt collection may help you greatly ... , the American Collectors Association released a report indicating that third-party debt collection agencies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 15:00:00

Debt Settlement - 3 Important Considerations

Are you still afraid to answer phone calls from numbers you don’t recognize? ... amount (10k+) in unsecured debt.. Typically these debts have already landed in a debt collection agency ... Take a look at debt settlement after considering 3 important points of which you need to be aware [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 13:17:47

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