Account Recovery

JANUARY 5, 2022

A class-action complaint has been filed against a debt collector for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it allegedly offered to delete a debt from an individual’s credit report if the individual accepted a settlement offer, but instead reported the debt as “paid” with a $0 balance instead. A copy of the complaint … The post Collector Accused in Class-Action of Not Deleting Tradeline as Promised appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Consumer Finance

JANUARY 5, 2022

A new analysis by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reveals how changes in complaint responses provided by nationwide consumer reporting companies resulted in fewer meaningful responses and less consumer relief. In 2021, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion together reported relief in response to less than 2% of covered complaints, down from nearly 25% of covered complaints in 2019.

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JANUARY 5, 2022

To a large degree, events and trends that happen outside the accounts receivable management industry shape what happens inside the industry. What trends, milestones, hazards, and circumstances will determine the path of the ARM industry in 2022? AccountsRecovery.net asked veterans from across the country to share their predictions for the events and trends that will … The post The Events and Trends That Will Shape the ARM Industry in 2022 appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

JANUARY 5, 2022

With vehicles in short supply at the dealership, more shoppers are ordering cars from the factory. In return for a wait of a few weeks — or months — you get exactly what you want. In the current market, you’re likely to save money as well. While Americans have long been accustomed to finding a. Philip Reed writes for NerdWallet. Email: articles@nerdwallet.com.

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Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.

When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.

Account Recovery

JANUARY 5, 2022

During this, The Great Resignation Era, I thought it would be helpful to start a regular posting of different jobs within the accounts receivable management industry that I have found online. Please make sure to do your own due diligence before applying for a position included here or accepting any offers. This is merely meant … The post 15 Companies Seeking Collection Talent appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 5, 2022

THE EVENTS AND TRENDS THAT WILL SHAPE THE ARM INDUSTRY IN 2022 To a large degree, events and trends that happen outside the accounts receivable management industry shape what happens inside the industry. What trends, milestones, hazards, and circumstances will determine the path of the ARM industry in 2022? AccountsRecovery.net asked veterans from across the … The post Daily Digest – January 5.

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Nerd Wallet

JANUARY 5, 2022

More Americans worry about unexpected medical bills than any other expense, according to polls by the Kaiser Family Foundation in 2018 and 2020. Unfortunately, those bills aren’t rare: 18% of emergency visits and 16% of in-network hospital stays had at least one out-of-network charge, a 2020 Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker study found. The No Surprises.

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 5, 2022

A record number of people — about 4.5 million — quit their jobs in November, according to data that was released yesterday by the Department of Labor, and while the rate of people who quit their job remains at its highest point in the two decades that the data point has been tracked by the … The post Record Number of People Quit Their Job in November: Labor Dept. appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

JANUARY 5, 2022

A paycard is a prepaid card used to pay employees in place of more traditional forms such as a direct deposit. Because using a paycard eliminates the need for employees to cash checks or deposit funds at a bank, it’s a good way for employers to accommodate those who don’t have bank accounts. Employees can. Whitney Vandiver writes for NerdWallet. Email: wvandiver@nerdwallet.com.

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 5, 2022

Similar to the named plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit being emblematic of the injuries suffered by everyone in the class, I’m using this case to point out that judges across Florida are granting stays in Hunstein copycat cases in anticipation of the en banc hearing and ruling that will be forthcoming from the Eleventh Circuit … The post Another Judge Grants Stay in Hunstein Case Until En Banc Ruling Issued appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events each year. While most Americans watch the big game with family or friends, some devoted football fans attend in person. Super Bowl LVI will be held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2022. If you’re planning to be there in person, here’s. Lee Huffman writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com.

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Public Citizen

JANUARY 5, 2022

This Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today issued a report on the effect of changes in complaint responses provided by nationwide consumer reporting companies. The CFPB found that the changes resulted in fewer meaningful responses and less consumer relief: In 2021, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion together reported relief in response to less than 2% of covered complaints, down from nearly 25% of covered complaints in 2019.

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Nerd Wallet

JANUARY 5, 2022

A third-party payment processor is a provider that allows a business to accept payments without opening its own merchant account, a bank account needed for holding money earned from card payments. These processors generally offer fast setups, charge flat-rate fees and process transactions from several merchants into shared merchant accounts to reduce operational costs. » MORE: How to.

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Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is critical for industry growth in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing risk landscape. When building your ERM program foundation, you need to answer questions like: Do we have robust board and management support? Do we understand and articulate our bank’s risk appetite and how that impacts our business units? How are we measuring and rating our risk impact, likelihood, and controls to mitigate our risk?

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Katabat

JANUARY 5, 2022

Will Zombies Scare the Fed Out of Raising Interest Rates? A recent article in Bloomberg , headlined “Massive U.S. Debts Could ‘Trap’ Powell as Fed Fights Inflation,” suggests that an army of zombies (defined as firms that don’t generate enough cashflow to service their debt payments), near zombies and others companies that are carrying so much debt that a hike in the interest they pay could be debilitating, will limit how much the Federal Reserve can increase interest rates.

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Nerd Wallet

JANUARY 5, 2022

CoverWallet is an online insurance broker that allows small-business owners to get quotes from several different insurance companies at once. CoverWallet isn’t a business insurance provider itself. If you’re searching for cheap business insurance, CoverWallet may save you the time of contacting multiple insurers to compare costs. However, CoverWallet doesn’t always show you a quote.

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Katabat

JANUARY 5, 2022

Will Zombies Scare the Fed Out of Raising Interest Rates? A recent article in Bloomberg , headlined “Massive U.S. Debts Could ‘Trap’ Powell as Fed Fights Inflation,” suggests that an army of zombies (defined as firms that don’t generate enough cashflow to service their debt payments), near zombies and others companies that are carrying so much debt that a hike in the interest they pay could be debilitating, will limit how much the Federal Reserve can increase interest rates.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 5, 2022

Filing for bankruptcy is often a necessary yet scary and confusing process for debtors. No one plans to accumulate so much debt that they can’t pay it back, but things happen. While you may not want to file bankruptcy, it is often the best choice if you are struggling to get by. Though filing for bankruptcy is a challenging process, it will go a lot smoother if you look into hiring an attorney to help.

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JANUARY 5, 2022

Many prefer to receive text alerts, emails, or direct messages as appointment and payment due date reminders. Now, thanks to new debt collection communication guidelines, debt collection attorneys can use these alternate forms of messaging to alert you to an overdue bill. Although it seems like common practice to receive an email or text regarding a past due bill, in the past, these messages came directly from creditors.

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TCPA

JANUARY 5, 2022

Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit applied the Supreme Court’s recent Ford Motor decision on personal jurisdiction to a Rule 12(b)(2) motion to dismiss a TCPA claim. In Hood v.

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True Accord

JANUARY 5, 2022

Collections-as-a-Service offering is seamlessly integrated to service customer debt accounts while delivering consumer-friendly, digital-first experiences. LENEXA, Kan., Jan. 5, 2022 — TrueAccord Corporation , a debt collection company offering ML-powered digital recovery solutions, today announced a partnership with Synapse as an expansion of its Collections-as-a-Service offering.

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Fraser

JANUARY 5, 2022

Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19. Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard. (Vaccine Mandate for Private Employers of 100+). Following a nationwide injunction prohibiting implementation and enforcement, on December 17, 2021 , the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals dissolved the stay previously placed on OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) … meaning the standard is currently in full effect nationwide.

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Speaker: Dr. Karen Hardy, CEO and Chief Risk Officer of Strategic Leadership Advisors LLC

Communication is a core component of a resilient organization's risk management framework. However, risk communication involves more than just reporting information and populating dashboards, and we may be limiting our skillset. Storytelling is the ability to express ideas and convey messages to others, including stakeholders. When done effectively, it can help interpret complex risk environments for leaders and inform their decision-making.

Katabat

JANUARY 5, 2022

Will Zombies Scare the Fed Out of Raising Interest Rates? A recent article in Bloomberg , headlined “Massive U.S. Debts Could ‘Trap’ Powell as Fed Fights Inflation,” suggests that an army of zombies (defined as firms that don’t generate enough cashflow to service their debt payments), near zombies and others companies that are carrying so much debt that a hike in the interest they pay could be debilitating, will limit how much the Federal Reserve can increase interest rates.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 5, 2022

Like most industries today, Consumer Finance Services businesses are being significantly impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Troutman Pepper has developed a dedicated COVID-19 Resource Center to guide clients through this unprecedented global health challenge. We regularly update this site with COVID-19 news and developments, recommendations from leading health organizations, and tools that businesses can use free of charge.

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Katabat

JANUARY 5, 2022

Will Zombies Scare the Fed Out of Raising Interest Rates? A recent article in Bloomberg , headlined “Massive U.S. Debts Could ‘Trap’ Powell as Fed Fights Inflation,” suggests that an army of zombies (defined as firms that don’t generate enough cashflow to service their debt payments), near zombies and others companies that are carrying so much debt that a hike in the interest they pay could be debilitating, will limit how much the Federal Reserve can increase interest rates.

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UK debt collections

JANUARY 5, 2022

One of the most tiresome aspects of running a Small Business in the UK is chasing unpaid invoices. Over 50% of small business owners have reported that it costs them time and money trying to get paid small Business paid on time. Credit control is often regarded as a time consuming and resource draining for any small business. Countless hours, even days can be spent chasing payment of unpaid invoices.

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