Thu.Mar 23, 2023

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Bipartisan Bill Introduced in Senate to Revamp Oversight of Fed, CFPB

Account Recovery

Politics makes strange bedfellows, the saying goes. There might not be a stranger pair than Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-Mass.] and Sen. Rick Scott [R-Fla.], who have joined together to introduce a bill that would replace the Inspector General at the Federal Reserve with an independent Inspector General who would be responsible for overseeing the Fed … The post Bipartisan Bill Introduced in Senate to Revamp Oversight of Fed, CFPB first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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What Is FedNow?

Nerd Wallet

Spencer Tierney writes for NerdWallet. Email: spencer.tierney@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @SpencerNerd. The article What Is FedNow? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Pushing Back on Medical Bills Yields Results: Survey

Account Recovery

Most consumers don’t challenge medical bills they get from doctors and hospitals, according to the results of a recent poll. But of those who do challenge the bills, the majority of them are successful in getting the disputed charges removed or reduced. Nearly two-thirds of consumers have never challenged the validity or accuracy of a … The post Pushing Back on Medical Bills Yields Results: Survey first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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5 Stocks That Could Benefit From the Fed’s Rate Decision

Nerd Wallet

Steven Porrello writes for NerdWallet. Email: wpguestuser+sporrello@nerdwallet.com. The article 5 Stocks That Could Benefit From the Fed’s Rate Decision originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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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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Daily Digest – March 23. Getting to Know Linda Dameron of Crown Asset Management; Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case

Account Recovery

GETTING TO KNOW LINDA DAMERON OF CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT “Practice makes progress” isn’t just the best advice that Linda Dameron has ever received; it is the mantra that has helped propel her to four promotions in 12 years at Crown Asset Management. And she’s nowhere near being done yet. Then again, being outside of her … The post Daily Digest – March 23.

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Second Circuit Rules CFPB Funding Structure is Constitutional in Affirming CID Against Collection Law Firm

Account Recovery

The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit today issued a ruling that upheld a lower court’s decision to grant a petition from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to enforce a Civil Investigative Demand against a collection law firm, determining in the process that the funding structure of the Bureau is constitutional. The ruling conflicts … The post Second Circuit Rules CFPB Funding Structure is Constitutional in Affirming CID Against Collection Law Firm first appeared on Acco

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Should You Rent in Retirement?

Nerd Wallet

Liz Weston, CFP® writes for NerdWallet. Email: lweston@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @lizweston. The article Should You Rent in Retirement? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Getting to Know Linda Dameron of Crown Asset Management

Account Recovery

“Practice makes progress” isn’t just the best advice that Linda Dameron has ever received; it is the mantra that has helped propel her to four promotions in 12 years at Crown Asset Management. And she’s nowhere near being done yet. Then again, being outside of her comfort zone is where she thrives. Read on to … The post Getting to Know Linda Dameron of Crown Asset Management first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Crypto Credit Cards, Once a White-Hot Trend, Have Started to Fizzle

Nerd Wallet

Jae Bratton writes for NerdWallet. Email: jbratton@nerdwallet.com. The article Crypto Credit Cards, Once a White-Hot Trend, Have Started to Fizzle originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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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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Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Collection Lawsuit Issues

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Oregon has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss after it was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, ruling that the law’s statute of limitations precludes one of the plaintiff’s claims while the other — a “minor procedural misstep” as described by the judge did not meet the … The post Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Collection Lawsuit Issues first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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5 Semiconductor ETFs With the Highest Exposure to NVIDIA

Nerd Wallet

Steven Porrello writes for NerdWallet. Email: wpguestuser+sporrello@nerdwallet.com. The article 5 Semiconductor ETFs With the Highest Exposure to NVIDIA originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Five Things Smart People Do to Build Credit in Three Months

Credit Corp

Is your poor credit history preventing you from obtaining your financial goals, such as getting a credit card, buying a car, or purchasing a home? If so, there are steps you can take right now to improve your credit score in as little as three months. This article provides actionable steps you can take today to start on the path to rebuilding your credit.

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Royal Caribbean vs. Carnival: Which Is Right For You?

Nerd Wallet

Ramsey Qubein writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com. The article Royal Caribbean vs. Carnival: Which Is Right For You? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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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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How to Get Out of a Lease

Credit Corp

Under ideal circumstances, rental properties are safe, affordable, and comfortable to live in. Unfortunately, things don’t always go as planned. If you feel unsafe in your home, or if you get into financial difficulty and can’t afford the rent on your apartment, you might decide to move. Breaking a lease might feel like uncharted territory. How do you start?

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Bank Failures Show Us What Not to Do With Our Own Finances

Nerd Wallet

Hal M. Bundrick, CFP® writes for NerdWallet. Email: hal@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @halmbundrick. The article Bank Failures Show Us What Not to Do With Our Own Finances originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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City Council owed over 7m in unpaid rent arrears

UK debt collections

Liverpool City Council is owed more than £7m in rent arrears despite receiving hundreds of thousands of pounds in the last 12 months. New information released ahead of the local authority’s strategic development and housing committee has detailed how much the city has failed to recoup from its tenants. A report by Mark Bourgeois, interim strategic director for city development, said the amount owed to Liverpool Council for rent had dropped by £840,000 but the authority’s coffers are still shor

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What Is Online Marketing? Strategy and Tips

Nerd Wallet

Lisa Anthony writes for NerdWallet. Email: lanthony@nerdwallet.com. The article What Is Online Marketing? Strategy and Tips originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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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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CFPB Bans Lender From Mortgage Lending Industry

Troutman Sanders

In an agency order issued on February 27, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) permanently banned RMK Financial Corporation from the mortgage lending industry. In addition to imposing a penalty of $1,000,000, the order prohibits the lender from engaging in any mortgage lending activities or receiving remuneration from mortgage lending. The CFPB based its decision on findings that the lender sent millions of mortgage advertisements to military families that made deceptive representatio

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Costs Down, Wages Up: Can You ‘Work Your Way’ Through College?

Nerd Wallet

Elizabeth Renter writes for NerdWallet. Email: elizabeth@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @elizabethrenter. The article Costs Down, Wages Up: Can You ‘Work Your Way’ Through College? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Who Can Sign a Contract? Understanding Actual and Apparent Authority

FFGN COLLECT NY

You may hear a client claim that the person who requested the goods or services or, in some cases, who signed the contract, had no authority to do so. As a result, the client refuses to pay. Who can sign a contract and can a debtor refuse to pay on the grounds that the person who signed wasn’t authorized to do so? Although New York’s laws and rules have a laundry list of people who may accept service on behalf of a corporation, the law is silent as to who may actually bind a corporation.

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Please Bench Your Credit Cards for March Madness Bets

Nerd Wallet

Jaime Hanson writes for NerdWallet. Email: jhanson@nerdwallet.com. The article Please Bench Your Credit Cards for March Madness Bets originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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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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U.S. Court of Appeals Issues Important Ruling on Time Limits to Sue Under Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Mich Bankruptcy Blog

On March 1, 2023, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision with important implications for parties involved in debt collections regulated under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) [1]. The decision, in Bouye v. Bruce [2] , examined the FDCPA’s one-year statute of limitations for claims of improper debt collection practices, finding that the one-year period of limitations applied to each discrete violation of the FDCPA claimed by the plaintiff.

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Power of Attorney in Texas: Guide and Requirements

Nerd Wallet

Ramona Paden writes for NerdWallet. Email: karyne+12@nerdwallet.com. The article Power of Attorney in Texas: Guide and Requirements originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Chatterbox: Is ChatGPT Going to Take Your Job?

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Every lawyer I've spoken to in the last month or so, has been talking about ChatGPT , which has sort of captured the societal zeitgeist.  And, whenever the concepts of machine learning or artificial intelligence are brough t up – they’re two very different things, actually – attorneys always start asking: Is this new tech going to take my job? Well, if recent use cases respecting ChatGPT are any indication : the answer is a resounding ‘no ’.

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5 Things to Know About Zolve Credit Cards

Nerd Wallet

Melissa Lambarena writes for NerdWallet. Email: mlambarena@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @LissaLambarena. The article 5 Things to Know About Zolve Credit Cards originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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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?