Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA — The First Financial Asset Management (FFAM360) family of companies, a world-class organization providing revenue-centric solutions to specifically address all phases of the credit and revenue lifecycle, recently earned recognition as a 2021-2022 Great Place to Work-Certified™ business by Great Place to Work®. Certification is achieved through an outside review of company … The post FFAM360 Alliance of Companies Earns Recognition as a 2021-2022 Great Pla

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Enterprise Recovery

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If there's any solid business advice I could offer to anyone, it would be this: Always follow up. For many reasons, a follow-up email or phone call is essential in achieving results. Often, however, some people don't feel comfortable reaching out again after a meeting, discussion or event. They're worried their ask is a chore or they're being too pushy.

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

For anyone who has ever watched a movie or television show featuring someone trying to solve a crime, invariably there is a scene or even multiple scenes where the detective tries to “get inside the head” of the criminal, in order to understand his or her motivation, and to uncover what actually happened at the … The post Fed Data Analyzes Debt Patterns by Race, Gender, Education appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

When you think about holiday shopping, your mind probably goes to big-box retailers before your neighborhood bookstore or antique shop. But in a time marked by widespread supply chain disruptions and inflation, underdog small businesses deserve our attention. Enter Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is an annual event created by American Express that encourages.

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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

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

JUDGE GRANTS MTD IN FDCPA CASE OVER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN LETTER Have you ever heard the phrase, “Never look a gift horse in the mouth?” If you had owed someone more than $3,500 and were sent two letters offering you the opportunity to settle that debt for 25% of what you owed, would you take … The post Daily Digest – November 19. Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Settlement Offer in Letter; Data Analyzes Debt Patterns by Race, Gender appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

I wasn’t initially going to write something about this report, but it was the last line of the press release that changed my mind. The National Consumer Law Center has published a report detailing a “crisis” in Massachusetts due to the amount of unpaid utility debt owed by individuals and households, and that “urgent action … The post Report Warns of ‘Crisis’ Amount of Unpaid Utility Debts appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A home equity loan can be a valuable way to access some of the funds tied up in the value of your home without having to sell it. Some homeowners choose a home equity loan to finance an expense such as completing a renovation or making another upgrade that will enhance their home’s worth. You. Taylor Getler writes for NerdWallet. Email: tgetler@nerdwallet.com.

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Have you ever heard the phrase, “Never look a gift horse in the mouth?” If you had owed someone more than $3,500 and were sent two letters offering you the opportunity to settle that debt for 25% of what you owed, would you take the deal? Or would you turn around and sue the company … The post Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Settlement Offer in Letter appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Medicare offers substantial coverage for mammograms and breast cancer surgeries, therapies and prostheses. What you’ll pay will depend on the extent of services required and whether you receive care as an outpatient or inpatient. Screening and diagnostic mammograms Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient services, pays 100% for a screening mammogram — an imaging technique.

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The number of patients receiving information about financial assistance options that may be available to them continued to grow in 2021, according to data released recently by TransUnion Healthcare, and has increased by 270% since it started tracking the data just three years ago. In the past year, the number of financial assistance transactions — … The post Financial Assistance Offered by Hospitals Continued Dramatic Rise in 2021: TransUnion appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Money-making hobbies range from walking dogs to blogging to creating and selling homemade goods. Read about these profitable hobbies, as well as what you can expect to make. 1. Driving Enjoy cruising around town? Give others a ride and make money by becoming an Uber or Lyft driver. Uber drivers make an estimated $5 to. Laura McMullen writes for NerdWallet.

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Credit Corp

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This article originally appeared on The Budget Savvy Bride and has been republished here with permission. Whether you’re just recently engaged or already immersed in planning, this is our absolute biggest tip and most valuable advice to offer you. The most important thing to know before you start planning anything is… the dreaded B-word… your BUDGET!

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Nerd Wallet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

You’ve diligently used your American Express card and saved up the Membership Rewards points needed for that trip you want to book. The next step is transferring points to airline and hotel loyalty programs so you can book the trip. Whether it’s your first time transferring points or you’re experienced with points and miles, how. JT Genter writes for NerdWallet.

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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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Direct Recovery

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

With supply chain shortages slowing new home construction, the price for existing homes is skyrocketing higher all over the country, and nowhere is that more true than in the already-expensive state of California. Home prices have long been the topic of discussion in the Golden State, but that debate is heating up in a big way lately as California leads the country in mortgage debt thanks to those high prices.

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Burr Forman

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

November 19, 2021 – Burr & Forman LLP is pleased to announce the addition of 13 associates in seven offices across its Southeastern footprint. “We are excited to continue building the next generation of attorneys at our firm with the addition of this talented group,” said Ed Christian , CEO of Burr & Forman. “We remain committed to adding quality attorneys in tandem with client needs, especially in addressing the unique challenges in today’s legal landscape.

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Fico Collections

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The global pandemic is driving a cultural shift amid rising customer expectations. To gauge how big an impact it’s having on the demand for digital-first lending, we polled opinion among 14,000 consumers right across the globe. In every country surveyed, more than half of respondents (52%) said they now favoured using digital channels compared to a year ago.

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Jimerson Firm

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Featured in the November 2021 Issue. Partner’s Perspective: Keeping Time for Perspective. Jimerson Birr Ranked Among Best Law Firms in the Nation. Gregory J. Lesak, Jr. Joins Jimerson Birr as Special Counsel. Last Chance to Vote for Jimerson Birr in the Florida Community Association Journal’s Reader’s Choice Awards. Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities of Firm Biz.

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Public Citizen

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

By David Lazarus at the LA Times here.

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Public Citizen

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

by Paul Alan Levy. An important case about anonymous online speech is hurtling toward a decision in the Second Circuit. The situation is worrisome because defendants are so unsympathetic and the plaintiff’s legal claims seem to me very strong. The danger is that the trial judge’s dismissive treatment of the right to speak anonymously could be addressed in a way that has serious implications for more legitimate speakers.

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