Petaluma, Calif. (Feb. 21, 2019) — National debt collection agency Optio Solutions celebrated its 12th anniversary on Feb. 7. The company continues to grow by striking strategic partnerships with national clients in retail, education, financial services and other industries. Licensed and bonded to collect in all 50 states, Optio maintains a corporate headquarters in Petaluma,…
In a country of debt-juggling practiced by the millions, determining what bills consumers pay first can have a profound effect on lending and debt collection practices. What types of debt are they willing to let fall into delinquency in order to pay for essentials? Many consumers are in situations where they must choose between two or…
Most experts agree that debt collection trends for 2019 will focus on compliance, but at least one source suggests human resources will share the spotlight. As the perpetual “elephant in the room,” consumer protection will be joined by other compliance changes that are expected to impact the debt collection industry for the next few years.…
The International Association of Commercial Collectors presents its 2019 IACC Convention Jan. 16 – 18 at the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami, Fla. The event will be attended by commercial collection agency executives, collection attorneys and vendors for two full days (over three calendar days) of peer-to-peer networking and timely sessions presented by industry leaders.
The IRS “Get Ready for Taxes” page contains information for individuals and businesses filing 2018 tax returns. The page provides directions about “How to File,” “When to File,” and “Where to File” as well as the “Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center.” Absent from the IRS Statements and Announcements page, however, are details about the…
Published in 1995, the information presented in a study about non-paying utility customers, “Credit and Collection Strategies in a Competitive Electric Utility Industry,” remains as relevant today as it was 23 years ago. Addressing nonpayment problems within the energy industry requires a clear analysis of non-paying utility customers. There is no one type of utility…