Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Debt can be a significant source of stress. For example, ...

In today’s dynamic financial environment, lending businesses are under growing pressure. Rising delinquency rates, shifting customer expectations, and economic volatility are making traditional, ...

Dean Kaplan is President of The Kaplan Group. He writes about business debt collection, contract negotiations and provides financial advice. Businesses in every sector are moving processes that were ...

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According to an Experian consumer debt study, the average debt of Americans in 2024, including mortgages, credit cards, and auto, personal and student loans was $105,056. Tackling thousands of dollars ...

When a debt collector reaches out, it can be unsettling, even if you knew that you'd defaulted on your obligations and were expecting the call. Between the pressure to pay, the perceived urgency of ...

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