http://haircut2001.com Another Finance Blog Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:18:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While researching Oregon collection agencies, this writer was unable to determine what, if any, governing board oversees collection agencies in Oregon. Several state websites existed, but none made any mention of collections regulations or statues. Some statues related to establishing credit were available but nothing related to collections ... http://haircut2001.com/index.php/blog/finance/collection-oregon-collection-agencies/ Minnesota collection agencies are licensed, monitored, and reviewed by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Consumers and collection firms are protected by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and state statutes regulating the behaviors and rights of collection personnel and debtors. Minnesota specifies that debt collectors also include companies ... http://haircut2001.com/index.php/blog/finance/collection-minnesota-collection-agencies/ Wisconsin collection agencies are regulated and licensed through the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. Wisconsin agencies must do business under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Wisconsins Debt Collection Law. Wisconsin law specifies that if a business is doing its own collections internally, that business must ... http://haircut2001.com/index.php/blog/finance/collection-wisconsin-collection-agencies/ Credit collection agencies work to find, contact, and settle debts. They are businesses. Although many people feel very negative toward collections personnel, that is most likely due to their own feelings related to being in debt. Collections personnel are not evil or hateful. Their job is ... http://haircut2001.com/index.php/blog/finance/collection-credit-collection-agencies/ Credit card collections is a term most people know well. It is so easy to get a credit card and setting limits can be difficult. Establishing lines of credit is often seen as process that delineates the status or financial rating of an individual. College students are ... http://haircut2001.com/index.php/blog/finance/collection-credit-card-collections/