Category Archives: Consumer Credit & Collections

Post dealing with issues regarding debt collections and other consumer credit problems.

“Debt Management” Programs

I'm seeing and hearing a lot more commercials advertising for these "debt management" programs. I've discussed my own experience with these scammers before. The idea is that instead of paying individual credit cards or creditors, you'll send a lump-sum amount to your "debt handler," and the debt handler will ...

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Mortgages Underwater

I got to be a part of political opinion poll conducted by Rasmussen. I generally take polls because I believe they're a good way to skew beliefs (if you're a die-hard fanatic), or (in my case) an even better way to participate in the political system, especially in light ...

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Cleaning Up The Accounts Receivable

Unfortunately, part of operating a business is having some sort of incoming cash flow. That is after all the reason you went into business, isn't it? Get paid by others, so you can pay yourself? Well, at some point in your business career, you'll have a (or several) ...

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Electronic and Telemarketing No-Nos

In light of the upcoming election season, the Oklahoma Attorney General's office released a press reminder to campaigns to be vigilant about keeping compliant with Oklahoma's telemarketing laws. Businesses and individuals should be aware of the telemarketing laws, and some of their protections. I believe the toughest of ...

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Outsourcing Makes Good Sense For Your Business

Are you still handling a lot of the mundane aspects of your small business, like bookkeeping, taxes, or even collections? If so, you need to stop! You're not only hurting your business, you're probably doing it inefficiently too. The recent strong storms in Oklahoma caused some damage to ...

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