State Lawmakers Push to Help with Medical School Debts
Arizona lawmakers voted Tuesday to expand a program that helps doctors repay their medical school debts if they agree to go where they are needed. Collection & Credit Risk
Are unpaid debts a military career-killer?
Military personnel who have trouble handling their personal finances can very quickly find their duty status, potential promotions and even military careers in jeopardy. And, over time, the lingering burden of debt can add stress to their personal relationships and damage their credit profile. But does that debt have to be a career-killer? Servicemembers, veterans [...]
Falling Gas Prices Help Consumers Pay Their Debts, ABA Says
The sharp nationwide drop in gas prices is allowing more U.S. consumers to stay current on their debts, according to a new report from the American Bankers Association. Collection & Credit Risk
Student Loan Balances Rise, Other Debts Fall: Experian
The rising student loan debt is inconsistent with trends for other U.S. consumer debt categories, according to analysis by Experian. Collection & Credit Risk
County Settles Lawsuit Stemming from Jail Policy for Court Debts
More than 1,000 people jailed in Spokane County, Wash. for failing to pay court-ordered fines in the past six years stand to benefit from a class-action lawsuit settlement valued at $ 350,000. Collection & Credit Risk
Auto Loan Delinquency Rates, Debts Accelerate: Report
Auto loan delinquency rates rose more than 9% in the second quarter ended June 30 versus the same period last year while auto loan debts rose for the 13th straight quarter, according to TransUnion. Collection & Credit Risk
More Consumers Paying Debts With Tax Refunds: Survey
Americans were budget and money conscious with their tax returns this year, according to a survey by American Consumer Credit Counseling, a national financial education nonprofit organization. Collections - Credit Card
