Account Recovery

MARCH 18, 2022

The three major credit reporting agencies announced today that they are making changes to how medical debts are reported, leading to the removal of nearly 70% of medical debt tradlines from consumers’ credit reports. Starting July 1, any paid medical collection debt will no longer appear on a consumer’s credit report. As well, the credit … The post Credit Reporting Agencies Announce Changes to Medical Debt Credit Reporting appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 18, 2022

Some bad habits affect our physical health, like smoking, nail biting or eating too much junk food. But others take a toll on our financial health. How do you know if you have unhealthy financial habits, and what can you do to build better ones? Take these three steps. 1. Dig into your relationship with. Lauren Schwahn writes for NerdWallet. Email: lschwahn@nerdwallet.com.

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Account Recovery

MARCH 18, 2022

A bill that would ban forced arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases passed the House of Representatives yesterday and is now headed to the Senate for its consideration. The bill, H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act of 2022, or FAIR Act, passed by a vote of 222-209. This is … The post Bill Banning Arbitration Clauses Passes House appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Fico Collections

MARCH 18, 2022

As a result of the attack on Ukraine, FICO is exiting all work in Russia. Consistent with directives by governments around the world, we are actively unwinding our business relationships in Russia and will not be pursuing new business in Russia. To support the humanitarian efforts underway, the FICO Cares team in EMEA has made a donation to the British Red Cross and FICO is making a donation to the American Red Cross.

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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.

Nerd Wallet

MARCH 18, 2022

College students could see their Pell Grant award go up by as much as $400 for the coming academic year, thanks to the federal spending bill signed into law March 15. Congress raised the annual Pell Grant limit to $6,895 for the 2022-23 academic year as a part of the 2022 federal budget. That’s the. Colin Beresford writes for NerdWallet. Email: cberesford@nerdwallet.com.

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 18, 2022

Users signing up for Coinbase have for years had to choose whether to create an account using the cryptocurrency platform’s basic service or its more advanced “Coinbase Pro” service. While both are free to sign up, there are some key differences: The basic offering has a simpler interface that might appeal to beginners, while the. Andy Rosen writes for NerdWallet.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 18, 2022

Register Here Wednesday, March 23 • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET. On March 16, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau unveiled an enormous change to its fair lending philosophy that will have major ramifications for financial services providers of all types. Please join us for a webinar where we will examine this announcement, its enormous practical impacts, and what the Bureau’s new position means for the financial services industry.

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 18, 2022

Airline pilots fly and navigate commercial airplanes and helicopters. Openings for airline pilots are expected to grow faster than average through 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. To become an airline pilot, you’ll typically need a bachelor’s degree, flight training, experience as a commercial or military pilot, and specific certificates and ratings from.

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On Guard

MARCH 18, 2022

Reducing risk in the order-to-cash process. When the coronavirus pandemic began, the initial response from CEOs and CFOs was one all about survival. The focus was on freeing up cash and resources just to stay in business. The consequent liquidity crisis caused huge disruption to economic activities with many businesses rushing towards cash just to keep operating.

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 18, 2022

More than 1.3 million people in Massachusetts are signed up for Medicare, placing it in the top half of U.S. states for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare is the government health care program for people age 65 and older. Medicare Advantage is a bundled alternative to Medicare that offers all the same benefits and usually some extras, Kate Ashford writes for NerdWallet.

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Public Citizen

MARCH 18, 2022

Loyola Consumer Law Review is holding a symposium titled: Consumer Protection in the Online Ecosystem. *Friday, April 1, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (CT), Via Zoom. Here is announcement: Please join Loyola University Chicago School of Law’s Consumer Law Review for its annual symposium on April 1, 2022. This year’s symposium will focus on Consumer Protection in the Online Ecosystem.

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 18, 2022

Nearly 1.4 million people in Arizona are signed up for Medicare, placing it in the top half of U.S. states for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare is the government health care program for people age 65 and older. Medicare Advantage is a bundled alternative to Medicare that offers all the same benefits and usually some extras, such. Kate Ashford writes for NerdWallet.

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TCPA

MARCH 18, 2022

The U.S.

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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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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 18, 2022

Banks and credit unions that have Black leadership — based on how their executives or board members identify — tend to serve communities that are majority Black. They also make more home loans to Black borrowers, according to data from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Because these institutions tend to be smaller and community-focused, to. Kate Wood writes for NerdWallet.

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TCPA

MARCH 18, 2022

The U.S.

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 18, 2022

Hotel elite status can score you sweet perks like room upgrades, free breakfast and late checkout. Generally, hotels only grant these elite status benefits to elite status members and anyone staying with them. However, you may want to gift elite perks to a friend or family member to help them make the most of a. JT Genter writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com.

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 18, 2022

Banks may cause their fair share of headaches, but not having access to one is even worse for your financial health. Without access to a financial institution that offers basic services such as free check cashing and loans with reasonable interest rates, unbanked consumers rely on expensive alternative financial-service providers to cash checks and take.

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 18, 2022

If you’re planning to fly with American Airlines soon, you may be wondering how to save some money. Airfare costs can take up a significant portion of your travel budget, but with the right strategy, you can lessen the cost of your next flight. Here are 10 ways to save money flying on American Airlines. Natasha Gabrielle writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com.

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