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Navigating Debt Collection: Unraveling the Impact on Credit Scores

By NWCLC Staff | February 2, 2024

Credit scores and Debt Collection. The two are often linked together as they are a significantly impact individuals’ financial well-being. Understanding this connection is crucial for anyone navigating the challenges of debt collection. In this blog post, we’ll be discussing the relationship between debt collection and credit scores, learning more about the impact and seeing…

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UPDATES AND CLIENT STORIES:

Disputing Errors on Your Credit Report

By NWCLC Staff | August 14, 2023

Have you ever looked at your credit and noticed that something was off? It may be that you do not recognize a debt or that…

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Unmasking Racial Disparities in Credit Reporting

By NWCLC Staff | August 8, 2023

In our ongoing pursuit of justice and equity, we wanted to shine a spotlight on an issue that has long affected minority communities: racial disparities…

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How to Obtain Your Free Credit Report

By NWCLC Staff | August 8, 2023

You probably heard how important credit scores are about a million times, however it doesn’t hurt to hear it again! Credit scores are a powerful…

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From Financial Struggles to Empowered Stability in Retirement.

By NWCLC Staff | July 22, 2023
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Overwhelmed with the challenges of managing his finances and dealing with chronic health issues, Joshua* found himself on a daunting path toward retirement. Living on…

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Exploring Options for Private Student Loans: What Borrowers Need to Know

By NWCLC Staff | July 12, 2023
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With all that’s going on surrounding student loans, private student loan borrowers have been feeling left behind as the focus has been on federal loans.…

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How to Deal with Your Federal Student Loans Post-SCOTUS Decision

By NWCLC Staff | July 12, 2023
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On Friday, June 30, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered a highly divided decision that blocked President Biden’s federal student loan cancellation plan, with six…

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Managing Payments and Exploring Options For Borrowers in 2023

By NWCLC Staff | June 23, 2023
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             The federal government paused student loan payments and interest accrual on federal loans in March 2020, but that pause is set to expire this…

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Rebuilding Futures

By NWCLC Staff | May 23, 2023

Evan* approached NWCLC when he found himself overwhelmed by mounting credit card debt and student loans. Evan was facing daily struggles of managing a chronic…

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Triumphing Over Debt

By NWCLC Staff | May 23, 2023

Jason* was facing a daunting lawsuit from a debt collection company for nearly $15,000 in medical debt that he could not afford to pay. Over…

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