What is “Benchmarking”? For the purpose of this post, we will consider how Southern uses Benchmarking in two ways that can have a significant impact … Continue reading
In today’s debt-collection world, creditors and debt collectors can pay significant legal fees to defend themselves when they really didn’t do anything wrong or harmful to … Continue reading
Several of our clients have found out the hard way the view attorneys and regulators have about “clerical errors” in today’s financial environment, and it … Continue reading
What happens when Big Regulation inserts itself into the marketplace? Almost always we see fewer choices for consumers, fewer small businesses thrive or even survive, … Continue reading
Every two years or so, we hear how “special interests” are running Salem (or Washington D.C.) and neglecting the “common people”, and we need to … Continue reading
The three national Credit Reporting Agencies (CRA’s, aka credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, Trans Union) announced they will not report medical debts for 180 days on … Continue reading
Adding Value – Partnerships That Train! 
What is an “itemized statement” for debt collection purposes? 
What will still be owed after a bankruptcy? 
“Not legally bound” to a debt not on a credit report? 
Southern Staff Gives BIG in 2017! 