Account Recovery

JULY 23, 2021

More proof that there is plenty of interest from investors in the accounts receivable management industry came yesterday, in the form of a $12 million Series A funding announcement from Prodigal, a technology company that provides an automation platform for debt buyers, debt collectors, and creditors rights law firms. The announcement of the investment comes … The post Prodigal Raises $12M in Series A Funding appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Enterprise Recovery

JULY 23, 2021

As if we needed another reason to cheer for Team USA, CEOWORLD Magazine's Entrepreneurship Index for 2021 ranks the United States as the world's most entrepreneurial country. With Forbes magazine noting that nearly all the American billionaires are self-made and a 13-year high in the number of Americans starting their own businesses, the pandemic seems to have inspired new entrepreneurs.

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Account Recovery

JULY 23, 2021

The House of Representatives this week passed a bill that aims to restore the Federal Trade Commission’s ability to seek monetary redress in court, after a Supreme Court ruling determined that Congress did not intend to give the regulator that power. H.R. 2668, the Consumer Protection and Relief Act, was passed in the House by … The post House Passes Bill to Give FTC Back Its Financial Power appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

JULY 23, 2021

Structuring your small business as an S corporation, or S-corp, can save money in federal taxes, but owners have to tread carefully when deciding how to pay themselves. Taking too low of a salary or skipping one altogether can lead to unpaid taxes and federal fines. An S-corp offers business owners three basic options for paying. Whitney Vandiver writes for NerdWallet.

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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

JULY 23, 2021

What do people think of engaging with chatbots when visiting a company’s website? For the most part, people do not like to be duped into thinking they are interacting with a real person, but when the chatbot makes a mistake or is unable to resolve a problem, people were actually relieved to find out they … The post I Type, Therefore I Am appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

JULY 23, 2021

CRYPTO FIRM HIRES FORMER CFPB DIRECTOR KRANINGER TO BE LOBBYIST Almost six months to the day that she resigned as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Kathy Kraninger has landed a new job — she is the new top regulatory official for Solidus Labs, a cryptocurrrency startup founded by former employees of Goldman Sachs. … The post Daily Digest – July 23.

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Nerd Wallet

JULY 23, 2021

In earlier days, a big part of choosing the best accounting software for Macs involved finding out which programs were compatible with which systems. Now, things are much more universal — especially for online, cloud-based accounting software. But some accounting software packages do have features that are a little friendlier for Mac users, such as.

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Account Recovery

JULY 23, 2021

Almost six months to the day that she resigned as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Kathy Kraninger has landed a new job — she is the new top regulatory official for Solidus Labs, a cryptocurrrency startup founded by former employees of Goldman Sachs. Solidus Labs provides cryptocurrency trading surveillance and risk management tools. … The post Crypto Firm Hires Former CFPB Director Kraninger to be Lobbyist appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

JULY 23, 2021

Elite status in a hotel loyalty program can get you room upgrades, free breakfast, late checkout and other on-property perks. Normally, you earn elite status by racking up lots of stays at participating hotels. But there is an easier way. Certain credit cards come with automatic status in hotel programs. Many travelers sign up for. Ramsey Qubein writes for NerdWallet.

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Account Recovery

JULY 23, 2021

National Debt Holdings, a receivables management firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL, extends its heartfelt condolences and sympathies to those impacted by the recent tragedy in Surfside, FL. We would like to offer our support and have recently contributed to SupportSurfside.org to provide aid to those impacted. We invite our industry peers and colleagues to consider … The post National Debt Holdings Donates to Support Surfside Fund for Those Impacted by the Surfside, Fla.

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Nerd Wallet

JULY 23, 2021

If you need solutions for your student debt: Find help: Options for legit student loan help resources and organizations to contact. Pause payments: Find out the differences between student loan forbearance and deferment. Get out of default: Learn the consequences of and remedies for defaulting on your student debt. Declare bankruptcy: Explore how to discharge student debt.

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Credit Corp

JULY 23, 2021

This article originally appeared on The Budget Savvy Bride and has been republished here with permission. If saving money on your honeymoon is a priority for you, you’re in luck. There are many ways to save money on your honeymoon so that you can have a great time without breaking the bank. Going into debt for your honeymoon is never a great idea. These seven money-saving tips can help you cut back on honeymoon spending – making it more affordable but still enjoyable for the both of you. 7 Money

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Nerd Wallet

JULY 23, 2021

Can you cancel a Southwest flight? Yes. Southwest Airlines has one of the best cancellation policies among major airlines. Historically, Southwest stood alone among airlines with its customer-friendly change and cancellation policies, but because of the pandemic, other airlines have improved their flexibility toward flight changes. Still, the Southwest flight cancellation policy stands out as.

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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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Troutman Sanders

JULY 23, 2021

In Klein v. Forster & Garbus LLP , a New York district court granted the defendant debt collector’s motion for judgment on the pleadings and denied the plaintiff’s request to amend his complaint in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) case. In its holding, the court emphasized that, pursuant to the holding in Avila v. Riexinger & Association LLC , so long as a debt collector utilizes safe harbor language that “either accurately informs the consumer that the amount of the debt sta

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Nerd Wallet

JULY 23, 2021

Whether you’re the owner of a brick-and-mortar shop or an online-based contractor, finding and buying the right small business insurance is essential to protecting your operations from the unexpected. However, with all of the different types of insurance out there, as well as providers to choose from, you might be wondering exactly how to get. Randa Kriss writes for NerdWallet.

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TCPA

JULY 23, 2021

The Southern District of California recently granted (in part) a motion to dismiss in Gross v. GG Homes, Inc., 2021 WL 2863623 (S.D. Cal.

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Nerd Wallet

JULY 23, 2021

Having travel insurance is a useful way to protect yourself against a potential unexpected situation. Even if you plan your trip well, you never know when something may go wrong. With travel insurance coverage, you can get financial reimbursement if your plans don’t work out as you expect. You may be wondering if you’re able to. Natasha Gabrielle writes for NerdWallet.

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Public Citizen

JULY 23, 2021

FTC to Ramp Up Law Enforcement Against Illegal Repair Restrictions ( July 21, 2021). FTC Rescinds 1995 Policy Statement that Limited the Agency’s Ability to Deter Problematic Mergers (July 21, 2021).

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Public Citizen

JULY 23, 2021

The Sixth Circuit just ruled that the Center for Disease Control's eviction moratorium is unlawful because it lacks any basis in the statute that the government says authorizes it. Read the decision here.

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Public Citizen

JULY 23, 2021

As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau turns 10 years old, a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund recaps how the agency has helped consumers over the past decade and the steps under way to refocus the CFPB on its mission after three years of retrograde decisions under the Trump Administration. The report also provides recommendations for CFPB action moving forward, especially on credit reporting.

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