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A Guide To The Collection Agency Surety Bond

In: Finance

30 Sep 2010

Without a surety bond, most companies can’t legitimately function in their industry. These bonds operate as risk-mitigation devices that operates less like insurance and more like credit. Sometimes, surety bonds are three-party compromises including a consumer, association and a surety agency. In the circumstance that the company does not accomplish its accredited or assigned tasks, the consumer is sheltered from monetary calamity.

Patients Ability To Pay And Federal Health-Care Reform Are Greatest Challenges To Hospitals

In: Health & Fitness

19 Jul 2010

Growing numbers of patients unable to pay their medical bills due to the economic downturn will be the greatest challenge to hospitals going forward, according to more than half (54%) of those responding to a survey conducted this month by MedAssist.

Boating Can Be A Very Relaxing Pastime

In: Travel & Leisure

19 Jul 2010

Boating can be a relaxing pastime, floating along on a river or lake without a care. For most people, the boating itself is the whole point of the hobby: once you’re in the boat, you’re set.

3 Collection Agencies Settle For $245,000 Total With NY Attorney General

In: Business

5 Jun 2010

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced late Tuesday that his office has negotiated a deal with 3 Western New York debt collection agencies by which the businesses will pay a total of $245,000 in penalties and costs and agree to alter some of their collection techniques.

Scranton Taxpayers May Have Received Collection Letters That They Might Not Have Deserved

In: Business

1 Jun 2010

More than 200 Scranton taxpayers may have gotten a letter from a debt collection company that they did not deserve. The notices are for unpaid garbage fees that may have actually been paid. According to officials, the garbage bill itself for 2009 could be to blame for more than 200 collection notices sent to city taxpayers in error last week.

Laws That Ban Cell Phone Use Don’t Seem To Be Cutting It

In: Communications

16 May 2010

It was recently shown in through research that legislation banning cell phone use while driving fail to reduce crashes. According to the new Highway Loss Data Institute, there have been no reductions in crashes since cell phone bans have taken effect.

Two Top Prosecutors Go After Debt Collection Agencies

In: Finance

24 Apr 2010

In recent news it was revealed that powerful prosecutors in Louisiana and Washington made announcements of actions they had obtained against debt collection agencies and their owners and managers.

Super Bowl Scams Have Arrived

In: Business

17 Apr 2010

Be on the lookout if you are trying to buy tickets to Colts-Saints game. Scammers love to take advantage of the fans. Travel scams in all types of shapes and sizes come out of the woodwork whenever there is a landmark sporting event.

The Pros and Cons Of Bankruptcy

In: Business

15 Apr 2010

Bankruptcy may be seen as a quick fix solution to financial problems. However, the effects of bankruptcy are long term and can impair your ability to obtain a job, domicile, and any type of credit. It is important to weigh the pros and the cons of filing bankruptcy before making a conclusion.

Debt Collection And Privacy

In: Business

15 Apr 2010

It is important that debt collectors respect your privacy. According to the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act, debt collectors cannot exchange information about people that owe a debt. They can’t distribute a list of debtors to its creditor subscribers. They cannot advertise a debt for sale, or compile a list of debtors to its creditor subscribers.


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