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Reporting of consumer information has been significantly impacted by the CARES Act.
Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact, aiming...
Feb 12, 20241 min read
Legislation mandates that companies must remove disputed, unverified information from consumer reports.
Credit reports play a crucial role in various aspects of individuals’ lives, as they are used by lenders, insurers, employers, landlords,...
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Understand your rights and protections concerning medical bills and collections to navigate this complex area effectively.
Medical billing and collections can be overwhelming, especially when you’re already dealing with a health crisis. If you’re facing this...
Feb 12, 20242 min read
A briefing on the enhancement of credit availability and the introduction of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) inaugural No-Action Letter.
For certain consumers, leveraging non-traditional information sources, or “alternative data,” for credit assessment could pave the way to...
Feb 12, 20242 min read
The major credit card companies are suppressing actual payment data on credit reports
Last year, it was reported that Americans paid over $120 billion annually in interest and fees on credit cards. Since then, average...
Feb 7, 20243 min read
Debt collectors are reassessing their approach to furnishing medical debt data due to concerns regarding data integrity.
A recent report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reveals a notable decrease of 37 percent in medical collections...
Feb 7, 20242 min read
A recent report delves into the effects of credit card line reductions on consumers.
A recent report from the CFPB sheds light on the practice of credit card companies reducing consumers’ available credit limits, known as...
Feb 7, 20241 min read
If you have medical debt, any amount already paid or under $500 should no longer be listed on your credit report.
Nearly one in five households in the United States has reported experiencing some form of overdue medical debt. Patients and their...
Feb 7, 20242 min read
Another “Debt Relief” Scam
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and attorneys general from seven states have initiated legal action against Strategic...
Jan 31, 20242 min read
Debt Collectors From Buffalo
Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in collaboration with the New York Attorney General announced the filing of...
Jan 31, 20242 min read
Who is a Debt Collector
Demystifying the Definition of a ‘Debt Collector’ Under the FDCPA Navigating the world of debt collection can be daunting, especially...
Jan 28, 20242 min read
Consumer vs Diversified Recovery Bureau LLC Analysis
Introduction In January 2024, United States District Judge Ronnie L. White ruled on a motion in the case of “Consumer” vs. Diversified...
Jan 28, 20243 min read
Portfolio Recovery Associates
Welcome to The Consumer Corner. This is a podcast that focuses on protecting the consumer from Corporate America. One of the things we...
Nov 16, 20227 min read
To Title Pawn or Not...
Maybe you just need a little money to make it to next payday. Are title pawn companies like TitleMax a good deal? Heck yeah....if you own...
May 30, 20223 min read
Can’t Pay? No Problem. We will punish your kids.
Today I have another example of the stellar performance we see from debt collectors, and, in particular, medical debt collectors. In this...
May 28, 20225 min read
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