Daily Digest - May 21, 2025

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Bill Introduced in Senate to Prohibit Garnishments on Student Loan Collections

• A bill has been introduced in the Senate that would prohibit the garnishment of wages, tax returns, and Social Security checks as a tool to recover unpaid federal student loans.

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Portal Hesitation: Security Worries, Low Awareness Keeping Patients Offline

• Nearly half of Americans use a patient portal less than once a month — and many never log in at all, according to data released this week by LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Of those who have used one, only 38% have done so to pay a bill, which ranked last among the different reasons why the portal was accessed (viewing test results, scheduling an appointment, messaging provider, and refilling a prescription were the other reasons).

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N.J. Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of CFLA, CFA Class Action

• A New Jersey Appeals Court has affirmed the dismissal of case against a debt buyer accused of attempting to collect without having a proper license to do so, ruling the plaintiff lacked standing to pursue her claims.

• More details here.

26 Companies Seeking Collection Talent

• Regardless of where you live, where you are on the corporate ladder, and what your aspirations are, there is likely something in this week's job listings summary that appeals to you. Check out which companies are hiring and maybe find your next stop on your path to world domination.

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WORTH NOTING: A bunch of smart home devices to help people who want to age in place ... I've brought food on a plane before, but this may be taking it to an extreme ... Suze Orman shares five signs you might be living beyond your means ... Yelp has released its list of the 25 best burger chains in the United States ... The 10 best sketches from this season of "Saturday Night Live" ... A pediatrician shares the top healthy food that parents are giving enough of to their kids ... Scientists have found the best way to cut onions without tearing up ... Why money and power affect the self-esteem of men more than women.

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