Since the economic downturn began in the U.S. in 2008, the fortunes of ARM companies have largely mirrored the broader business environment. Debt collection agencies are particularly susceptible to high unemployment, inflated consumer bankruptcies, and plummeting housing pricing. Combined with a general tightening of credit standards, the ARM industry is more tied to macroeconomic trends than ever before.
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Capital One Survey of High School Seniors Reveals Gender Gaps in Financial Literacy
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Asset Acceptance to Create Hundreds of Jobs Under Agreement with Michigan
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Ask the Experts: What Can Agencies do to Improve Media Coverage?
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CBA President Comments on President Obama?s Plan for Financial Regulatory Reform
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The Face of Financial Distress
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