Debt collectors, payday lenders collected over $500 million in federal pandemic relief – The Washington Post

I get calls almost every other day, according to another in April. I consider this harassment. I am reporting a potentially fraudulent credit collection and reporting issue, said a third. The firm, Capio Asset Servicing, came under investigation last year as part of Operation Corrupt Collector, an enforcement sweep of the debt-collection industry by federal…

‘7 things I wish I knew about paying off debt,’ from a YouTube star who paid off $200,000 in 2 years – CNBC

Whether it’s an outstanding credit card balance, student loans, a new car payment or a first-time mortgage, having debt is common. Yet it’s still a taboo subject that doesn’t get talked about nearly as much as it should, given how universal it is. YouTuber Aja Dang recognized this fact when she decided to document her…