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Collections & Recovery

Since the economic downturn began in the U.S. in 2008, the fortunes of ARM companies have largely mirrored the broader business environment. Debt collection agencies are particularly susceptible to high unemployment, inflated consumer bankruptcies, and plummeting housing pricing. Combined with a general tightening of credit standards, the ARM industry is more tied to macroeconomic trends than ever before.

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Government Site May Be Helping Phishers in IRS Scam

12 September 2006

NexTag Enters Agreements With Equifax and TrueCredit to Offer Consumer Credit Services

12 September 2006

Consumer Spending Up, Jobless Claims Fall

12 September 2006

More Teens Becoming Credit Card Users

12 September 2006

BofA Would Rather Not Buy GMAC-like Company - Report

12 September 2006

U.S. Consumer Confidence Recovers in November

12 September 2006

New Home Sales Surge to Record High in October

12 September 2006

Durable Goods Orders Surge in October

12 September 2006

Debt Collector gets Jail for Extortion

12 September 2006