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Matching District Attorneys, Bad-Check Collectors Is Bad Policy

By Bill Fay | September 17, 2012

A relationship between debt collectors and district attorneys that allows for the use of D.A. letterhead in the collections process shouldn’t be considered sound policy. It’s just too cozy.

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Debt Relief Options in Virginia

By Bill Fay | September 12, 2012

Debt Relief Programs in Virginia If you need debt relief in Virginia, credit counseling agencies (nonprofit and for-profit), banks, credit unions and online lenders specialize in helping consumers pay off…

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Debt Relief Options in New Jersey

By Maureen Milliken | September 12, 2012

Debt Relief Programs in New Jersey New Jersey residents struggling with credit card debt have a choice of debt relief options. Credit counseling agencies (nonprofit and for-profit), banks, credit unions,…

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Debt Relief Options in Massachusetts

By Maureen Milliken | September 10, 2012

Debt Relief Programs in Massachusetts Massachusetts residents who need help eliminating credit card debt have a lot of choices. Banks, credit unions and other lenders; credit counseling agencies (nonprofit and…

Debt Relief Options in Ohio

By Bill Fay | September 10, 2012

Debt Relief Programs in Ohio Several options exist to provide relief for those burdened by debt in Ohio. Credit counseling agencies (nonprofit and for-profit), banks, credit unions, online lenders and…

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Debt Relief Options in Pennsylvania

By Maureen Milliken | September 10, 2012

Debt Relief Programs in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania debt relief is available through banks, credit unions, online lenders and debt-relief companies (both nonprofit credit counseling agencies and for-profit companies). Most people who…

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Economic Demographics of Democrats

By Bill Fay | August 23, 2012

The U.S. economy has been on the forefront of Americans’ minds for several years, and the state of the economy played a pivotal role in the 2012 election season. The…

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Aggressive Debt Collectors Face Crackdown

By Bill Fay | August 21, 2012

Long accused of using aggressive and unethical tactics, debt-collection agencies have stepped up their games recently to collect owed monies during these hard economic times. In response, lawmakers nationwide have…

Who are the Republican voters, where they live, what they believe and how they relate to the rest of America.

Economic Demographics of Republicans

By Bill Fay | August 10, 2012

It’s a good time to take stock of the Republican Party’s status. The year 2012 was a continuation of struggles among mainstream factions, tea party activists, special-interest groups and the…

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Consumer Debt and the 2012 Presidential Election

By Bill Fay | August 7, 2012

Consumer debt is quickly becoming one of the biggest issues in the 2012 presidential election. While standard concerns such as national defense, immigration and abortion continue to get their fair…