Debt Collectors Are Transforming the Business of State Courts

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Post by burritofanatic » Thu, May 07, 2020, 2:40 PM UTC

Debt Collectors Are Transforming the Business of State Courts
pewtrusts.org

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Post by brenden2 » Thu, May 07, 2020, 4:17 PM UTC

It bums me out that people who need the most help in life receive the least

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Post by WD-42 » Thu, May 07, 2020, 4:25 PM UTC

Imagine working for a company that buys up poor people’s debt in order to sue them.

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Post by toomuchtodo » Thu, May 07, 2020, 4:25 PM UTC

brenden2 wrote: post #2

It bums me out that people who need the most help in life receive the least

Have you considered finding ways to channel those feelings into help for those who need it?

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Post by brenden2 » Thu, May 07, 2020, 4:26 PM UTC

toomuchtodo wrote: post #4

brenden2 wrote: post #2

It bums me out that people who need the most help in life receive the least

Have you considered finding ways to channel those feelings into help for those who need it?

I do every day.

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Post by ceejayoz » Thu, May 07, 2020, 4:27 PM UTC

toomuchtodo wrote: post #4

brenden2 wrote: post #2

It bums me out that people who need the most help in life receive the least

Have you considered finding ways to channel those feelings into help for those who need it?

I've donated to organizations that pay bail for those who can't afford it and others that buy medical debts for pennies on the dollar in order to forgive them.

It's both great to know "man, that dollar went a long way"... and still feels like a tiny drop in a very large bucket.

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Post by D13Fd » Thu, May 07, 2020, 4:28 PM UTC

It’s not surprising that the percentage of debt claims has doubled when, as the article notes, consumer debt levels tripled over the same period.

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Post by toomuchtodo » Thu, May 07, 2020, 4:28 PM UTC

ceejayoz wrote: post #6

toomuchtodo wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Have you considered finding ways to channel those feelings into help for those who need it?

I've donated to organizations that pay bail for those who can't afford it and others that buy medical debts for pennies on the dollar in order to forgive them. It's both great to know "man, that dollar went a long way"... and still feels like a tiny drop in a very large bucket.

Progress requires both short term tactical and long term strategic actions. Thanks to you and sibling comment for your efforts!

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Post by lykr0n » Thu, May 07, 2020, 4:38 PM UTC

brenden2 wrote: post #2

It bums me out that people who need the most help in life receive the least

https://debtcollective.org/

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Post by cabaalis » Thu, May 07, 2020, 4:40 PM UTC

ceejayoz wrote: post #6

toomuchtodo wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Have you considered finding ways to channel those feelings into help for those who need it?

I've donated to organizations that pay bail for those who can't afford it and others that buy medical debts for pennies on the dollar in order to forgive them. It's both great to know "man, that dollar went a long way"... and still feels like a tiny drop in a very large bucket.

I assume you're talking about RIP Medical Debt. As I've found success in the healthcare technology industry, they were IMO a good choice for a portion of a recent windfall. I recommend donating to them as well!