Judge Warns Frequent Filer of Possible Sanctions
- A serial plaintiff who has filed more than two dozen lawsuits against companies in the credit and collection industry has been ordered by a California federal judge to show cause why he shouldn’t be sanctioned for making repeated misrepresentations about his financial status.
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D.C. Council Introduces Medical Debt Reform Bill
- A new proposal before the D.C. Council aims to overhaul how medical debt is incurred, reported, and collected in the District of Columbia, setting what could become one of the most comprehensive local frameworks for protecting consumers from the long-term effects of unpaid medical bills.
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Utility Bills Rise as AI Boom and Energy Demand Drive Costs Higher
- Consumers are beginning to feel renewed pressure on their monthly utility bills, according to new data from the Bank of America Institute. The average payment for electricity and gas rose 3.6% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2025, based on the bank’s internal deposit data. While that represents a slowdown from the nearly 10% annual growth seen earlier this year, analysts warn the relief may be short-lived.
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38 Companies Seeking Collection Talent
- Regardless of where you live or what you do, there is likely a job opportunity waiting for you in this week’s job listings summary. This might be the summary with the highest number of jobs ever listed. Check it out now!
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WORTH NOTING: The average cost of a family health insurance plan is now $27,000, and companies are cutting back on what they offer employees. Maybe that’s a reason more Gen Xers and Millennials are using AI products to help them diagnose potential issues … What will likely happen if the Federal Reserve Board cuts its key rate next week as it’s expected to do … What does “life-changing” money mean to you and how would you spend it? … A look at the most beloved Halloween candy in every state … SoFi is planning on hiring more than 200 new employees in North Carolina … SNAP benefits for November may be delayed if the government shutdown doesn’t end soon … Men unconsciously advertise their fighting ability through two simple movements, according to a new study … Three ways to improve the quality of your ideas.
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