Dena Standley

Dena Standley

Paralegal

Dena Standley is a seasoned paralegal with more than 20 years of experience in legal research and writing, having received a certification as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal from Southern Technical College.

Latest from Dena Standley

Credit

What Does "DLA" Mean on a Credit Report?

The date of the last activity, also known as DLA, is often discussed in the field of credit repair in ways that are inaccurate or misleading. As a result, many consumers do not understand the fundamental importance of DLA in terms of their credit reports and credit ratings. Here's everything you need to know about DLA on your credit report.

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Personal Finance

What if I default on an Avant payment

Avant is an online lending platform that provides access to credit through a quick and easy application process and enables loans to be managed online conveniently. The loan servicer was founded in 2012 to lower borrowing costs and barriers for everyday people by using data to streamline the online borrowing process. Avant offers the option of checking your interest rate online without affecting your credit score, as well as quick funding, often as soon as the next business day. The loan and payment management application is available on a mobile device.

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State Debt Collection Laws

Debt Collection Laws in Rhode Island

Debt collectors often grow impatient when they follow up on debt. Some go a step further and use illegal means to convince or scare you to pay. Fortunately, consumers in Rhode Island do not have to tolerate these unlawful practices. The state has laws that regulate how debt collectors conduct business. These debt-collection laws protect debtors from being harassed, misled, deceived, or experiencing unfair practices.

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Other Debt Resources

Debt Collection Agency List (2026)

The United States has over 7023 debt collection agencies. The $18.8 billion industry generates more fraud reports to the FTC than any other industry does. Abusive debt collection practices hurt financially vulnerable consumers. Often, consumers pay collectors money they don't owe, falling deeper into debt.

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