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Millions of Americans carrying medical debt are often subjected to a downward financial spiral including lawsuits, wage garnishment, home liens, and other aggressive debt collection practices. Each ...

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If you are reading this article, you are likely aware that a creditor collecting its own debts in its own name is not a "debt collector" under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") ...

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The Healthcare Financial Management Association, working with the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals and other industry professionals, has released a new set of best practices for ...

Debt collection activity has intensified significantly over the last year, and with borrowers now carrying over $1.23 trillion in collective credit card debt and household financial stress at elevated ...