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Getting to Know Bob Burnside of Telrock Systems

Account Recovery

Chances are, from the sound of it, if there is a job somewhere inside a collection operation, Bob Burnside has done it, and likely done it well. Recognizing that spending more than three decades in the industry is an accomplishment in and of itself, Bob doesn’t take his longevity and success lightly. Read on to … The post Getting to Know Bob Burnside of Telrock Systems first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Survey: 42% of Gen Z Don’t Know Their Credit Score

Credit Corp

A healthy credit score can lead to better financial opportunities for people of all ages. That includes more opportunities for loans and credit—often at better rates. But a good credit score can also positively impact your chances at getting approved for a lease on an apartment. In fact, even a Congressman in Washington, D.C., can’t always score an apartment without a decent credit score—a fact the first Gen Z rep in the nation’s capital learned firsthand.

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BK Judge Substantially Reduces Fee Award in Decade-Long FDCPA Case

Account Recovery

I will admit that I scrolled past this ruling the first time I saw it — largely because it had to do with a mortgage foreclosure and because the ruling itself is really long (and I mean really long) — but someone who knows a lot more about the law in this industry pointed it … The post BK Judge Substantially Reduces Fee Award in Decade-Long FDCPA Case first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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FICO Named America's Best Mid-Sized Employer by Forbes Magazine

Fico Collections

Home Blog FICO FICO Named America's Best Mid-Sized Employer by Forbes Magazine FICO recognized by Forbes for the third consecutive year Saxon Shirley Thu, 05/12/2022 - 07:46 by Richard Deal expand_less Back To Top Thu, 02/16/2023 - 20:00 FICO was recently named one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Employers by Forbes Magazine for the third consecutive year — ranking in the top quintile overall and #7 in the IT, Internet, Software & Services Industry segment.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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Why Payment Apps Are Something You Should be Looking At

Account Recovery

We have been talking about collectors taking payments via apps like Venmo and PayPal for quite a while now, and new data has been released showing just how much money consumers are storing in payment apps, be they for specific merchants (like Starbucks) or on general purpose apps. While we could turn the phrase “consumer … The post Why Payment Apps Are Something You Should be Looking At first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Judge Denies Defendant’s MSJ in FCRA Case Over Disputed Tradeline

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Illinois has denied a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Credit Reporting Act case, ruling that it did not meet its burden proving it conducted a reasonable investigation after the plaintiff submitted a dispute regarding an item on her credit report. A copy of the ruling in the … The post Judge Denies Defendant’s MSJ in FCRA Case Over Disputed Tradeline first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Pet Trusts: Ensuring the Best Future for Your Furry Friend

Debt Free Colorado

As pet owners, we all want our furry friends to live a long and healthy life. However, we can’t always guarantee that we will be around to take care of them for their entire lifetime. This is why it is important to plan for the future, especially when it comes to the financial well-being of our pets. In this article, we will discuss how to create a pet trust in Colorado to ensure that your pet will be taken care of, even after you’re gone.

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Daily Digest – February 16. Getting to Know Bob Burnside of Telrock Systems; BK Judge Reduces Fee Award in Decade-Long FDCPA Case

Account Recovery

GETTING TO KNOW BOB BURNSIDE OF TELROCK SYSTEMS Chances are, from the sound of it, if there is a job somewhere inside a collection operation, Bob Burnside has done it, and likely done it well. Recognizing that spending more than three decades in the industry is an accomplishment in and of itself, Bob doesn’t take … The post Daily Digest – February 16.

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10 Tips to Secure the Best Interest Rate on your Mortgage

Credit Corp

Article originally published December 13th, 2017. Updated February 16th, 2023. Buying a home is an extensive process. It includes marshaling your assets, reviewing your credit—and potentially trying to improve it—and shopping for a house that meets your wants and needs. That’s all before you enter the process of applying for a mortgage and considering your offers.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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Child and Dependent Care Credit: Definition, Who Qualifies

Nerd Wallet

Sabrina Parys writes for NerdWallet. Email: sparys@nerdwallet.com. The article Child and Dependent Care Credit: Definition, Who Qualifies originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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7 Small Business Payment Options to Keep Customers Happy

PDC Flow

Is your small business wasting employee time on things like follow up calls on unpaid bills? If you want to expand, you need to accomplish more with a small staff and small business payment options that let your team do more with less. Small Business Payments: Reasons for Late/Unpaid Bills Small businesses need to collect every dollar possible. That’s why late payments or unpaid bills can be so devastating to your company’s growth.

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Ask a Nerd: Why Southwest Should Allow 3rd-Party Airfare Search

Nerd Wallet

Sally French writes for NerdWallet. Email: sfrench@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @SAFmedia. The article Ask a Nerd: Why Southwest Should Allow 3rd-Party Airfare Search originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Scottish network highlights Freelancer late payment issues

UK debt collections

A Scottish Freelance network has highlighted Freelancer late payment as one of the challenges facing Freelancers in the UK. A key problem cited is late payment and fuels a need for debt collection for freelancers service. Literature Alliance Scotland (LAS) is launching a research report on the worrying state of the literary freelance workforce in Scotland that is sending them to a financial precipice.

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

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Airbnb Just Had Its Best Market Day Yet. Can It Keep the Run Going?

Nerd Wallet

Steven Porrello writes for NerdWallet. Email: wpguestuser+sporrello@nerdwallet.com. The article Airbnb Just Had Its Best Market Day Yet. Can It Keep the Run Going? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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How to Negotiate with Your Debtors

JMA

Debt collection is a complicated and time-consuming process that requires patience, persistence, and effective communication skills. When dealing with debtors who are unwilling or uncooperative, negotiating is a critical step in collecting what is owed and can prevent the situation from escalating into a legal battle. In this article, we will provide comprehensive tips on.

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Best Universal Orlando Hotels

Nerd Wallet

Ramsey Qubein writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com. The article Best Universal Orlando Hotels originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Rick Steinberg presents at Transportation Lawyers Association webinar

Price Meese

Rick Steinberg presented a webinar to the Transportation Lawyers Association on February 16, 2023 entitled “Keep on Truckin’ Even After a Catastrophic Accident: Subchapter V as the Last Line of Defense.” Rick is the Chairman of the TLA Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Committee. The post Rick Steinberg presents at Transportation Lawyers Association webinar appeared first on Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio, PC.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

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Disney Cruise Review

Nerd Wallet

Carissa Rawson writes for NerdWallet. Email: articles@nerdwallet.com. The article Disney Cruise Review originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Rick Steinberg appointed to Executive Committee of Transportation Lawyers Association

Price Meese

Rick Steinberg has been appointed a Representative at Large to the Executive Committee of the Transportation Lawyers Association to serve a two year term commencing May, 2023. The post Rick Steinberg appointed to Executive Committee of Transportation Lawyers Association appeared first on Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio, PC.

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SBA Loan Overview: Types, Pros and Cons, How to Apply (test)

Nerd Wallet

Franchisees looking to get an SBA loan can fund their business with an SBA 7(a) or SBA CDC/504 loan. These SBA loans are partially guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration and issued by participating lenders, typically banks and credit unions. To qualify for an SBA loan, however, you’ll need to meet strict lending criteria. Caroline Goldstein writes for NerdWallet.

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What Are the Downsides to Merchant Cash Advance Agreements?

FFGN COLLECT NY

There are many downsides to merchant cash advances. A merchant cash advance, or MCA , is a type of financing agreement for businesses. An MCA company purchases a portion of a business’s future revenue in exchange for a lump sum. That money is often repaid with a percentage of the business’ credit card sales, what’s known as the hold-back percentage.

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Future-Proof Your Firm: Smarter Tech for Stronger Returns & Simpler Workflows

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer

Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!

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Family Budgeting Tips That Actually Work

Nerd Wallet

Kimberly Palmer writes for NerdWallet. Email: kpalmer@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @kimberlypalmer. The article Family Budgeting Tips That Actually Work originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Conflicting Decisions Illustrate Uncertainty as to Whether TCPA Extends to Text Messages

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Two recent District Court opinions highlight an ongoing dispute as to whether the TCPA and its implementing regulations should apply to mobile (cellular) phones and text messages received thereon, as opposed to the more limited application of only traditional residential … Continue reading →

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Smart Money: 'The Color of Wealth': Investing for Your Future

Nerd Wallet

Elizabeth Ayoola writes for NerdWallet. Email: eayoola@nerdwallet.com. Sean Pyles writes for NerdWallet. Email: spyles@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @SeanPyles. The article Smart Money: 'The Color of Wealth': Investing for Your Future originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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“Consumers deserve to understand better the investment they are making”: Senate Banking Committee Probes a Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets After the Implosion of FTX

Troutman Sanders

On February 14, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Committee) conducted an open session hearing entitled “Crypto Crash: Why Financial System Safeguards are Needed for Digital Assets.” The chosen title of the hearing very clearly highlights two issues that continue to plague the digital asset market: (1) the financial harm imposed on consumers by the continual entry of unsupervised cryptographic-based financial products into the U.S. economy; and (2) the lack of a b

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?