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Getting to Know Robert Salmon of George Brown Associates

Account Recovery

The “Getting to Know” series is sponsored by Applied Innovation. Applied Innovation is helping to shape the future of accounts receivable management. Product development is driven by customer feedback, agency profitability and compliance and includes platforms addressing client portal access, document management, payment negotiation, Regulation E focused electronic payment authorizations and TCPA communication authorization platforms. … The post Getting to Know Robert Salmon of

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4 Signs You’re About to Get a Tax Surprise

Nerd Wallet

At tax time, it’s often hard to predict how much you’ll owe or receive in a tax refund without actually doing your taxes. But there are some telltale red flags that can mean an unwelcome tax surprise is headed your way, tax pros say. Here’s how to spot the signs — and how to keep. Tina Orem writes for NerdWallet. Email: torem@nerdwallet.com. The article 4 Signs You’re About to Get a Tax Surprise originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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The Best Tech You Haven’t Heard About Yet

Account Recovery

Bob Iger, who spent the past 15 years as the chief executive of The Walt Disney Company, is known for a number of famous sayings, and a pair of them symbolize how the accounts receivable management industry should be embracing change rather than fighting against it, especially as it pertains to the adoption of technology. … The post The Best Tech You Haven’t Heard About Yet appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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How to Budget When You Hate to Budget

Nerd Wallet

Budgeting is a pain. But what’s more painful is a bill you can’t easily pay, debt that costs a fortune or not having enough money to retire. Fortunately, you can have a useful, working budget without watching every penny. Automation, technology and a few simple guidelines can keep you on track. The following approach works. Liz Weston writes for NerdWallet.

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From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures

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.

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Daily Digest – January 21. Getting to Know Robert Salmon of George Brown Associates; Kraninger Resigns as CFPB Director

Account Recovery

GETTING TO KNOW ROBERT SALMON OF GEORGE BROWN ASSOCIATES Robert Salmon is that rare breed of individual who started in the collection industry, left, and then came back. In fact, the agency he came back to, he bought in 2016. You also have to admire his determination to be be a true partner to his … The post Daily Digest – January 21. Getting to Know Robert Salmon of George Brown Associates; Kraninger Resigns as CFPB Director appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Can I Sue a Company for Sending Me to Collections?

Credit Corp

It happens. A collections notice shows up, a debt collector starts calling or you find a negative report on your credit history, but you know you paid the account in question. Can you sue a company for sending you to collections for money you didn’t owe? Find out more about what the law says about your rights when it comes to protecting your credit history.

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Finances Unscathed by Pandemic? Seize the Moment and Tackle Debt

Nerd Wallet

After close to a year of living with the pandemic, the effect on people’s finances has varied widely. If you’re in the fortunate position of still having a steady income, you can plan for what lies ahead in 2021. A good first step is dealing with debt. Maybe you leaned on credit cards to get. Amrita Jayakumar writes for NerdWallet. Email: ajayakumar@nerdwallet.com.

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District Court Denies Request for Injunction Compelling Amazon to Host Parler

Public Citizen

by Paul Alan Levy. In a decision issued his afternoon, Judge Barbara Rothstein has denied a motion by the infamous web site Parler seeking a preliminary injunction compelling Amazon to reverse its decision to terminate its hosting of Parker web site. The judge agreed with Amazon that, under its hosting contract, Parler was subject to suspension, and to termination without notice, if it allowed contents that are “illegal, that violate the rights of others, or that may be harmful to others,” inclu

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Atlas Van Lines: 5 Things to Know

Nerd Wallet

Atlas Van Lines is a full-service moving company that provides local, long-distance and international moves. Operating for over 70 years, it’s one of the largest van lines in North America. It has more than 430 local agents in the U.S. and Canada with service partners in 140 countries around the world. Thinking of moving with. Amy Beardsley writes for NerdWallet.

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When It Comes to Collections Software, “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough

Are you finding some snags in your collections process? With delinquencies, and the number of consumers looking for payment assistance on the rise, it may be time to consider an efficient cloud-based software to support your team. Learn how MeridianLink® Collect has helped financial institutions like yours streamline collections processes.

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Out-of-State Workers Create Tax and Employment Law Challenges for Employers During the Pandemic

Fraser

The significant increase in remote workers due to COVID-19 has created new challenges and questions for many employers, including: What are the state tax and employment law compliance implications for employing out-of-state workers? The new work-from-home model ushered in over the last nine months has led many workers to disperse from the states where their employers are physically located to new jurisdictions.

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International Travel Dreams on Hold? These U.S. Cities Are the Next Best Thing

Nerd Wallet

As the world is grappling with the coronavirus, many countries have put travel restrictions in place that may make it difficult to travel internationally for the foreseeable future. Since it’s impossible to say when international travel will resume in full, we came up with a list of domestic alternatives for American travelers. The following U.S. Josh Garber writes for NerdWallet.

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What is GECRB on My Credit Report?

Better Credit Blog

Wondering why GECRB is on your credit report? Several factors can influence your credit score, such as your credit utilization and payment history. One action that lowers your score is getting a new credit card. General Electric Capital Retail Bank, abbreviated as GECRB, is the former name for Synchrony Bank, and it’s probably on your report because you applied for a Synchrony card at some point in the past.

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Capital One Business Checking: 2021 Review

Nerd Wallet

Capital One business checking is a fit for small-business owners who are looking for comprehensive banking from a brick-and-mortar bank. Capital One offers two business checking accounts — Spark Business Basic Checking and Spark Business Unlimited Checking. Both include fee-free in-network ATM access, the ability to send and receive wires, as well as online and.

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ERM Program Fundamentals for Success in the Banking Industry

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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2021 Mid-Year Legislative & Regulatory Conference

Troutman Sanders

Ron Raether will be speaking during the session, “Compliance Priorities for Tenant Screeners to Reduce Regulatory and Litigation Risk,” at the 2021 PBSA Mid-Year Legislative and Regulatory Conference that will take place in a virtual format. Ron will discuss the top areas of risk for tenant screeners based on lessons learned from litigation, regulatory investigations, and other intel from the front lines.

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Is the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard Worth Its Annual Fee?

Nerd Wallet

If you’re a frequent flyer, then it can often pay to get the credit card of the airline that you fly with the most. In addition to the miles that you get from spending on the airline’s co-branded credit card, most airline cards offer perks that are especially useful to those who travel frequently with. Dan Miller writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com.

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What is LexisNexis/INS/P&C on My Credit Report?

Better Credit Blog

Is LexisNexis/INS/P&C on your credit report? If so, it could be bringing down your credit score. The abbreviation above represents property and casualty insurance, and it could be on your report because you recently applied for an insurance policy. If you didn’t apply for an insurance policy recently, you could be the target of an identity thief or a reporting error.

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5 Things to Know About the Radisson Rewards Visa Card

Nerd Wallet

If you’re a frugal traveler who stays with Radisson frequently, the Radisson Rewards™ Visa® Card may be of value to you. Issued by U.S. Bank, the $0-annual-fee hotel card comes with a decent welcome bonus and offers the chance to spend your way to free nights. But beyond that, the card’s mediocre ongoing rewards and lack of. Funto Omojola writes for NerdWallet.

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You Put in a Full Work Week. Shouldn’t Your Collections Software Do the Same?

Discover a modern, cloud-based collection system that never takes a rest day. MeridianLink® Collect is an intuitive platform with advanced customization options developed to simplify the collections process. Here are four ways MeridianLink Collect can support your team: Omnichannel communications Compliance rules & checklists Workflows & queues One interface with supporting integrations And that’s just the start.

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COVID-19, Evictions, and Mortgage Moratoriums

Sawin & Shea

The COVID-19 crisis left many Hoosiers in a tough spot financially. When eviction and mortgage moratoriums prevented people from losing their homes during the pandemic, it came as a huge relief. Now many of these moratoriums are approaching expiration and you’re probably wondering what happens next. Will you lose your home? If you’re behind on your payments, here are some options to explore.

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Emotional Support Animals May No Longer Fly for Free

Nerd Wallet

Peacocks, mini horses and pigs, oh my! Some pet owners have tried to pass dogs, cats and all sorts of other animals off as “emotional support animals” to skirt airline fees and policies. But because of policy updates from the U.S. Department of Transportation, or DOT, emotional support animals previously allowed on airplanes are no. Meghan Coyle writes for NerdWallet.

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No Federal Court Standing for Data Breach Claims Alleging Theft of Non-Sensitive Personal Information

Troutman Sanders

A federal court in California has ruled that the plaintiff in a putative class action alleging theft of non-sensitive personal information arising from a cybersecurity data breach lacks Article III standing to maintain his claims. In Rahman v. Marriott International, Inc. , the Plaintiff asserted claims for violation of the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), negligence, breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment, and violation of the California Unfair Competition Act.

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5 Things to Know About the Wells Fargo Cash Back College Card

Nerd Wallet

Like college dorm room furniture, the Wells Fargo Cash Back College Card isn’t fancy, but it gets the job done: It offers solid rewards in line with other college credit cards, and it allows students to build their credit scores so they can upgrade to more rewarding cards later. Here are five things to know. Kimberly Palmer writes for NerdWallet. Email: kpalmer@nerdwallet.com.

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The Power of Storytelling in Risk Management

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.

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New York District Court Stays Putative TCPA Class Action Pending Outcome of Facebook v. Duguid

Burr Forman

Elzen v. Global Strategy Group, LLC, et al. , No. 20-cv-3541 (JPO), 2021 WL 185328 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 19, 2021). Plaintiff filed a putative class action, claiming Defendants violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. § 227 (TCPA), by sending Plaintiff and others an unsolicited text message survey. The message Plaintiff received stated “DAVID, We’re texting voters about local issues and your opinion matters.

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Biden names Dave Ueijo as CFPB acting director

Public Citizen

President Biden has named Dave Ueijo, the chief strategy officer at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as the Bureau's acting director. Kate Berry's American Banker story here (may be behind paywall). Excerpt: “He’s a great interim pick and he doesn’t regard the role as simply a caretaker," said [former CFPB Director Richard] Cordray.

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Kraninger Resigns Post as CFPB Director

Account Recovery

At the request of President Joe Biden, Kathleen Kraninger resigned as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday, effective immediately. The move paves the way for her to be replaced by Rohit Chopra, once he is confirmed by the Senate. Kraninger helmed the CFPB for 25 months, taking over for acting director Mick Mulvaney, … The post Kraninger Resigns Post as CFPB Director appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Bloomberg's Evan Weinberger Surveys Kraninger's Tenure as CFPB Director

Public Citizen

Here. I think it's not behind a paywall.

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How to Attract Multiple Generations to Open New Accounts and Apply for Loans

The experiences of every generation are characterized by their behaviors involving finances. Understanding these attitudes and using them to inform marketing messages enables community banks, regional banks and credit unions to better serve their customers. This entertaining and informative eBook will help your financial institution uncover the best practices when it comes to appealing to mass audiences.