Debt collection tactics come under scrutiny

Debt collection firms may face a government crackdown amid concern about the "aggressive" tactics used by some, such as chasing the wrong people and refusing to deal with debt advisory services. Gareth Thomas, the consumer minister, told the Guardian he had summoned the debt collection industry's main trade [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 00:06:10

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Pyramid Financial Solutions

If you are struggling collecting debt payments from your customers, then you definitely need professional help. This commercial collection agencies that I found called Pyramid Financial Solutions is a full service receivables management and debt collection agency. They offers a wide variety of services [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 12:08:52

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

Astra Business Services – Debt Collection From Afar

We have all heard the news of outsourcing American jobs to Mexico with their cheap, almost free labor costs, ... and of course the transition of skilled computer related jobs to countries such as India. Why would any company pay $40 or $50 an hour for something that can be done in another country at a ... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 18:40:18

Good News - Post Office to Layoff Only 40,000 Workers. Bad Time to Be In Delivery Business.

A friend called to tell me about the latest buzz of the postal service laying off 40,000 workers ... From Debt Collection, the Debt Collector, and Creditors I’m Afraid I’m Going To Get Laid Off. How ... of the country’s 1,300 post offices would be closed. According to the APA news agency, the company’ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 21:16:24

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

Lithuanuan firm engaged witchcraft in debt collection

In these difficult times for creditors, a Lithuanian debt collector is offering an unconventional service to retrieve arrears: witchcraft ... or other companies,” said Amantas Celkonas, director of the Skolu Isieskojimo Biuras, or debt ... and I will do whatever I can to help people,” she said. Local pundits, however, ridiculed the agency’s move. “ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:02:00

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

Get Collection Agencies Off Your Back

This Article can be found at my blog: www.CreditTipsTricks.Blogspot ... : Dear (Insert Collection Agency Here)\, You are hereby notified under provisions of Public Laws 104-208, also known as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, that your services are no longer [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 23:06:57

Comcast Didn't Mean To Sic A Collection Agency On Ike Victims

Comcast’s latest customer-service misstep makes you wonder what Sam Houston would think ... service rep.) Since the situation became public, Comcast has asked its debt collection agency ... seriously damaged by Ike received letters from a collection agency informing them they owe [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 07:54:34

Great Option

Great Option June 4th, 2008 — Loans I ran across the site NoDebtToday(dot)com recently and was quite impressed by the service that they provide ... and debt settlement, Payday Loan Help, Dealing with Collection Agencies all neatly separated ... with you about the section’s subject. For example, the collection agency forum not only has discussions [more...]

Date: 2008-06-04 14:24:14

Spanish Bad Loans Jump In August

Well, with all the serious heavy duty material we have floating about at the moment, ... and security services (debt collection?), whose interannual growth rates were 7.3% and 7.0 [more...]

Date: 2008-10-19 12:59:00

Governor Barbour orders more budget cuts to keep state’s fiscal house in order

GOVERNOR BARBOUR ORDERS FURTHER BUDGET REVISIONS Declining tax collections force tighter spending limits JACKSON, ... , such as the Ayers settlement and court-ordered Chickasaw Cession interest, Medicaid services, Homestead Exemption and Debt Service. State fiscal experts believe revenues for Fiscal Year 2009, which [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:18:54

What the hex: Witch collects debts

VILNIUS, Lithuania - In these difficult times for creditors, a Lithuanian debt collector is offering an unconventional service to retrieve arrears: Witchcraft. The Vilnius-based... [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:14:59

DO YOU KNOW WHO IS RUNNING AMERICA?

I have been asked that question so much last year that I thought I would give you some thoughts on it ... of the banking interests, and the Internal Revenue Service, the system’s collection agency. Did you ever ... , secured by UCC Commercial Liens, which are then monetized as “debt money” by the Federal Reserve [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 17:08:42

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

3 Key Areas To Examine When Hiring A Debt Collection Agency

September 16, 2009 | By David P. Montana In Finance | 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. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-16 16:40:13

In Uncertain Times Innovation Prevails for One Savvy Collection Agency

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to economic uncertainty, New York based collection agency Williams, Charles & ... card payment offerings used by others in the industry, WCS' collection staff can tailor the WCS ... whether a debt gets paid," Weiss reports. Another feature of the service is that is generates [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 11:06:59

3 Main Points To Consider When Hiring A Debt Collection Agency

September 17, 2009 | By David P. Montana In Finance | To manage a company successfully, every owner has to stay on top of their receivables and watch their cash flow. Whether you promote a product or provide a service, you probably face 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. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-17 22:18:21

Reader Question: My student loans went into collections! How do I get it off my credit score?

Reader's QuestionHi FB,A couple of months ago I was denied a student loan deferment and forbearance although I was unemployed and not earning any ... , like Debt Counselling of Canada. They should NEVER CHARGE YOU ANYTHING for their services ... debt shows. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 22:11:00

Vonage Insists You're Still A Customer Two Years After You Canceled Service [Debt Collectors]

Listen Vonage, Garry isn't your customer anymore. You need to stop sending him bills and let him go. Sure, he liked you back in 2004, but he found a better company at a cheaper price and he's moved on. Billing his AmEx every single month for two years after he canceled? Not cute. Sending his account to collections when his AmEx finally expired? [more...]

Date: 2008-08-31 16:15:55

101 Outreach Ideas for Small Churches

I’m playing around here and this is the rough draft of  101 Outreach Ideas for Small Churches.  Any others you want to add? ... , devotion guide milestone celebrations — anniversary, debt-free, etc achievement recognition — ball teams ... like event lock in lock out youth service corps door-to-door food collection christmas parties [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 15:01:45

City hall lowers tax levy with $3.54 million budget

By MICHELLE MCLEAN Lower taxes. Hillsboro city commissioners approved a $3.54 million budget for 2009 and lowered the mill levy by 3.8 mills ... debt service for previous improvement projects and amount to a flow-through sums — taxes collected [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 16:50:00

Collection Agency calling from 931-490-5999 (Columbia, TN)

Sam Smith reported a Collection Agency (9314905999 from Columbia area, TN) . The following comments were posted: Told to stop calling, prove I owe the debt by US Postal Service only. NO more phone calls to home, work, family or cell #. Permalink: http://www.numberinvestigator.com/phone/931-490-5999.html [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 15:07:51

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

Google Docs Treasure Trove

The “Free” collection of online applications included with Google Docs provide a great introduction to the SaaS world ... , invoice and business card templates are among your choices. Spreadsheet options include loan calculator, credit card payoff, invoice, debt manager, household expenses, budget planner, road trip [more...]

Date: 2008-07-27 17:17:01

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

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