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In the last article I gave you some tips on how to use your credit cards in a smart way. These tips covered education and interest rates. Now I will write about late fees. We have all made late payments, and most of us have gotten stuck with a late fee. Credit card late fees can vary from fifteen dollars to as high as thirty nine dollars. And as if this weren’t enough, if you are late on a payment, most credit card companies will raise your interest rate on top of your late fee. Experts tell us that nearly a third of credit card business revenue comes from late fees. But want to know a secret? Most credit card companies will waive your late fees if you call and ask them to.

The fact of the matter is, the more time that passes between the time the payment was unpaid and the time the customer is contacted, the less likely you are to be given any sort of payment. If you’re serious about making a profit, there are three ways to handle collection on past debt; in house efforts, hiring a collection agency, or taking legal action.

Collecting the debt unassisted: If the debt is new or small, in all probability you will start by trying to collect the debt yourself before hiring a collection agency or a lawyer. The most productive way to start the process of collecting an uncollected debt is by calling the debtor. Many nonpaying customers can talk a great talk on the phone, but then never deliver. If the business is local, do one’s best to make an appointment with their finance manager to talk face to face.

Bad debt can feel like a monkey on your back. It’s always on your mind, and sometimes the stress can be crippling. You may be able to take solace in the fact that you are not alone. There are thousands of people just like you in the United States that are going through the exact problems.

Filing for bankruptcy may seem like the best choice at the present moment. It can help you to get around loan payments. But before you jump the gun, think long and hard. If you end up filing for bankruptcy, this will stay on your credit report for ten years and any attempt to improve credit, obtain a job or residence, or car will be futile.

The most recent research on the American economy alleges that incomes are dwindling for those just starting out. The Collections Industry has reason to believe that this paradigm shift will be permanent.

First of all, young adults represent the highest uninsured demographic of any group in the United States. 30% of young adults go without health coverage currently today. Despite the fact that the majority of uninsured young adults are employed, a good deal of uninsured young adults work in low wage jobs and for employers who offer limited or no health care coverage.

With this much young adults already struggling to pay everyday expenses, debt collectors should step back and take a look at this situation. Uninsured young adults are two times as likely as those with private insurance to have no education beyond high school. That limits their future earnings potential.