Account Recovery

APRIL 20, 2021

UVA Health said yesterday that it is canceling many of its outstanding liens and judgments resulting from collection lawsuits dating back to the 1990s. The move is expected to impact tens of thousands of families. UVA was one of several hospitals and healthcare networks across the country that have been spotlighted in recent years for … The post UVA Health to Wipe Out Tens of Thousands of Liens, Judgments appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

APRIL 20, 2021

You may not be getting paid to run the kids to school, do the laundry or fix the kitchen sink, but the day-to-day support you provide for your family can feel like a full-time job. And hiring someone to handle these tasks in the event of your death can be expensive, which is why life. Georgia Rose writes for NerdWallet. Email: grose@nerdwallet.com. The article Consider the Value of Daily Tasks When Buying Life Insurance originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 20, 2021

Debt collectors that evict tenants will have to provide written notice to those individuals, alerting them to their rights under the Centers for Disease Control’s moratorium on evictions and will face prosecution by state attorneys general for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or private lawsuits by the tenants for not doing so … The post CFPB Rule Requires Collectors to Provide Statement of Rights When Evicting Tenants appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

APRIL 20, 2021

For the past few years, it’s been easy to write off the Qatar Privilege Club program. Between high award costs and out-of-pocket fees, there was little value to be found — especially for travelers based in the U.S. Then, an unexpected thing happened. In November 2020, Qatar Airways lowered award redemption rates by up to. JT Genter 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

APRIL 20, 2021

The House Financial Services Committee will be marking up a series of bills today, including one that was introduced last week by Rep. Maxine Waters [D-Calif.], the chairwoman of the Committee, that includes eight different bills aimed at debt collectors. The committee will be marking up H.R. 2547, The Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act. Among … The post House Committee to Mark Up Collection Bills Today appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 20, 2021

The Washington state legislature has passed a bill at the request of the state Attorney General that increases the penalty for violation of the state’s Consumer Protection Act nearly fourfold, to $7,500 — the first time the penalty has been increased since the law was adopted more than five decades ago. SB 5025 now heads … The post Washington Legislature Increases Fines For Consumer Protection Act Violations appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 20, 2021

When an Indiana homeowner is unable to make their mortgage payments, the lender eventually starts a foreclosure. The foreclosure process, if left to proceed, ultimately results in the house being sold off to settle all or part of the debt. This is a nightmare for a family that’s already struggling to make ends meet. Your unpaid bills are piling up and now your home is gone too.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 20, 2021

One of the first things that most collectors and debt buyers do after receiving a new account or portfolio of accounts is make sure that none of the individuals have filed for bankruptcy protection. Section 1006.30 of Regulation F, more commonly known as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Debt Collection Rule is essentially the reason … The post Bedard Walks Through Regulation F’s Other Prohibited Practices appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

APRIL 20, 2021

Choice Hotels has a wide range of options within its portfolio including many new Cambria and Ascend Hotel Collection properties that are steering the brand in a new, more upscale direction. Choice Privileges, the brand’s loyalty program, follows a dynamic pricing model with redemption rates varying by night; points rates start at 8,000 points. Whether.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 20, 2021

BEDARD WALKS THROUGH REGULATION F’S OTHER PROHIBITED PRACTICES One of the first things that most collectors and debt buyers do after receiving a new account or portfolio of accounts is make sure that none of the individuals have filed for bankruptcy protection. Section 1006.30 of Regulation F, more commonly known as the Consumer Financial Protection … The post Daily Digest – April 20.

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Nerd Wallet

APRIL 20, 2021

One of the coolest and latest technologies to find popularity in the last few years is the 3D printer. While starting a business in the 3D printing industry would be an interesting endeavor for any entrepreneur, there’s also another pro to consider. Even though the technology for 3D printing has been around for a while, Christine Aebischer writes for NerdWallet.

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UK debt collections

APRIL 20, 2021

A new debt collection service has been launched by Barking & Dagenham Council. The Debt Collection service has been launched to reduce the need for enforcement action. The new debt collection agency will be known as ‘Beacontree collections’ and will cater for council owed debts only. It started its new life on April 12th and it is hoped it will help drive up engagement and be more compassionate.

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Nerd Wallet

APRIL 20, 2021

To take on the challenge of how to start a winery, you need to be determined, fearless, and passionate about your craft—although owning a vineyard seems romantic, starting a business in any industry is work, and the wine business is a tough one. Just take a look at the success story behind Russell Bevan of. Caroline Goldstein writes for NerdWallet. Email: wpguestuser+cgoldstein@nerdwallet.com.

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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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UK debt collections

APRIL 20, 2021

Business insolvency statistics continue to defy gravity in the UK. Whilst this maybe viewed as positive news, the IVA increase shows that personal finances are beginning to take a hit. Insolvency statistics recently released by the Government’s Insolvency Service show a 20% drop in corporate insolvencies compared to March last year, and a 37% drop compared to March 2019.

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Nerd Wallet

APRIL 20, 2021

If you have a passion for helping people look their best and you want to start a business of your own, the beauty industry may be the place for you. Cosmetics businesses alone represent a multi-billion-dollar industry, with numbers continuing to increase. This is incredibly promising for beauty-focused entrepreneurs—and what constitutes a beauty business idea can extend far.

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PDC Flow

APRIL 20, 2021

If you receive a bill months after a service, how likely are you to remember what it’s for? What if you try to pay but mailing a check or calling an office during your work hours are the only options? As consumers, none of us would be happy if we were put in these positions. So why do we expect healthcare patients to deal with these issues? Privacy roadblocks and the inability for systems to work together have created an inadequate patient financial journey.

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Nerd Wallet

APRIL 20, 2021

If you’re a small-business owner hoping to sell online, one of your most important decisions is choosing the right digital home for your products. While there are many factors to consider, between Shopify and Etsy, Etsy may be a better choice for new businesses or those that sell very few items and don’t need to. Caroline Goldstein writes for NerdWallet.

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Burr Forman

APRIL 20, 2021

In this episode of the Burr & Forman podcast, partner Ty Roofner is joined by José Alejandro Torres, Infrastructure & PPP Partner with Posse Herrera Ruiz, to discuss infrastructure trends, 5G concessions and the challenges Colombia will have in a post-pandemic world. You can register for the webinar here. This episode is hosted by Ty Roofner, a partner in Burr & Forman’s Corporate Practice Group and a member of the firm’s executive committee, located in the firm’s Orla

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Nerd Wallet

APRIL 20, 2021

Starting a hardware store—a brick-and-mortar shop that sells, essentially, brick and mortar (and everything else you need to build a house, fix a leaky faucet, or paint the garage)—might seem daunting in this day and age. Smaller hardware stores, like small businesses in every industry, face cutthroat competition, not just from other local businesses but.

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Direct Recovery

APRIL 20, 2021

After more than a year of limited social interaction and cautious travel arrangements, just about everyone across the globe is ready to get out and enjoy life throughout the summer of 2021! There are going to be hundreds of different ways to enjoy the reopening of our local, national, and global economies this summer, but savvy consumers are going to be looking for ways to get out and enjoy themselves without driving themselves deep into debt.

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Nerd Wallet

APRIL 20, 2021

Mattress runs, the process of booking a cheap stay at a hotel in order to earn elite status, have long been a staple of the savvy traveler looking to earn elite status. Travelers who value the perks of such status can take advantage of benefits like room upgrades, free breakfast, early check-in and late check-out and complimentary. Carissa Rawson writes for NerdWallet.

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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.

Troutman Sanders

APRIL 20, 2021

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Illinois Predatory Loan Prevention Act (Act) into immediate effect on March 23. The Act imposes sweeping changes and contains broad language, leaving the state’s lenders and borrowers with an uncertain future. To understand this new law, one must recognize that Illinois based the Act on the federal government’s Military Lending Act (MLA), which instituted an annual percentage cap for loans to service members by stating that “lenders could no

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Credit Management Company

APRIL 20, 2021

No crystal ball has enough power to make predictions for 2021 since the pandemic is still surging in parts of the world. As we slowly return to some sense of normalcy, however, you might be wondering about the outlook for your organization’s revenue this year. Will this year be better than the last? Here we’ll review a report showing the financial implications COVID-19 might have for health organizations in 2021.

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Prosperity Now

APRIL 20, 2021

Gathering a Roundtable As part of our continued savings work with Prudential Financial , we hosted two sets of virtual

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Hudson Weir

APRIL 20, 2021

Whether you’re a contractor running your own operation, or an owner of a bigger business, there are many reasons why you might take a step back from the duties that directorship of a limited company entails. However, shutting down a business in its entirety may seem a drastic step, so a preferable option may be to make your company dormant instead. In this article we look at what a dormant company is and discuss whether you should make your company dormant.

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