Congress raced to pass the measure following 11th-hour negotiations between Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy over extending the U.S. debt ceiling to avert a projected June 5 default. It suspends ...

Although debt collection call complaints have been steadily rising for the last 10 years - averaging between 35,000 and 45,000 per quarter - the recent spike is notable.

“Council Tax rapid and aggressive debt collection methods currently hurt millions and disproportionately affect those with mental health problems," he said.

Megabill debt warnings fall on deaf ears inside the GOP A new CBO report suggesting debt costs would swamp economic gains is being met with a big Republican shrug.

“It’s going to be extremely hard for people to get out of debt with these changes,” Taylor said. Here are three big proposals in the GOP bills to overhaul federal student lending. 1.

House Republicans’ sprawling package to cut taxes and slash federal safety-net programs would add about $3.4 trillion to the debt, according to nonpartisan congressional analysts, who reported ...

BENGALURU, India, June 18, 2025 /CNW/ -- Vodex, a voice AI startup gaining steady traction in the U.S. collections space, has built a platform specifically designed for compliance-heavy outreach ...

"The debt collection space isn't just ready for AI, it's asking for it, AI agents will do what traditional methods can't: engage debtors at scale, stay compliant by design, and improve recovery ...

Total Household debt hit a record high of $18.20 trillion this year and delinquencies have been rising — trends that often coincide with increased collection activity, Boggiano added.

Ethical, regulated debt collection matters more than ever In an age where social responsibility and compliance matter as much as results, businesses are becoming more mindful of who they partner with.