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Daily Digest – April 9. Plaintiff Pre-Emptively Asserts Defendant Can’t Claim BFE in FDCPA Complaint; Study Debunks Impact of Medical Debt Forgiveness on Consumers

Account Recovery

Plaintiff Pre-Emptively Asserts Defendant Can’t Claim BFE in FDCPA Complaint Judge Grants MSJ For Defendants in FCRA Claim, But Denies Motion on FDCPA Claim Study Debunks Impact of Medical Debt Forgiveness on Consumers Navigating the Future of Healthcare Payments WORTH NOTING: Photos from yesterday’s eclipse … A 58-year-old grandmother could watch two movies while setting […]

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New Options for Pursuing Judgment Liens in Florida

Jimerson Firm

Collecting on Judgment Liens in Florida Acquiring a money judgment through the litigation process in the State of Florida can be tough, arduous, and expensive. When a court enters a civil money judgment, it creates a judgment debtor and a judgment creditor. If the judgment debtor fails or refuses to pay the amount of the judgment, the judgment creditor may elect to use statutory collection methods to partially or fully satisfy the judgment.

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Judge Grants MSJ For Defendants in FCRA Claim, But Denies Motion on FDCPA Claim

Account Recovery

In a case that was defended by Dale Golden and the team at Martin Golden Lyons Watts Morgan, a District Court judge in Alabama has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment that it did not violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act in how it conducted investigations of the plaintiff’s disputes, but denied the defendant’s […]

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This Fair Housing Month, We Demand Housing Justice  

Prosperity Now

This April marks the 56th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, a landmark piece of legislation which outlawed housing discrimination and hoped to foster racial integration by giving everyone the ability to access the same neighborhoods and housing opportunities.

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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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Plaintiff Pre-Emptively Asserts Defendant Can’t Claim BFE in FDCPA Complaint

Account Recovery

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series that is sponsored by WebRecon. WebRecon identifies serial plaintiffs lurking in your database BEFORE you contact them and expose yourself to a likely lawsuit. Protect your company from as many as one in three new consumer lawsuits by scrubbing your consumers through WebRecon first. Want to learn more?

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Study Debunks Impact of Medical Debt Forgiveness on Consumers

Account Recovery

A study published yesterday by the National Bureau of Economic Research questioned the effectiveness of medical debt forgiveness, concluding that individuals who had some or all of their medical debts eliminated did not see any improvement in their mental health or their credit scores.

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Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra at Rutgers Law School Center for Corporate Law and Governance

Consumer Finance

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra provided remarks at Rutgers Law Center School Center for Corporate Law and Governance on student-loan securitization.

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Navigating the Future of Healthcare Payments

Account Recovery

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare payments, a recent survey by JPMorgan Chase has shed light on critical trends that debt collection professionals in the healthcare sector must pay attention to.

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Eight Signs Your Business Should Partner with a Debt Collection Agency

Taurus Collect

In the fast-paced world of business ventures, managing cash flow efficiently is paramount to survival and growth. Yet, as many British entrepreneurs will attest, maintaining a healthy balance sheet is often easier said than done. This is particularly true in the realm of business debt collection in the UK, where unpaid invoices can quickly become a thorn in the side of your financial stability.

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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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Can I Fix My Credit in a Week?

Credit Corp

The short answer: In most cases there isn’t an instant fix for improving your credit score. Building, improving or even repairing credit takes time. Your credit score is like a snapshot that lenders use to determine your financial trustworthiness. Whether you’re applying for a loan, a credit card, or even renting an apartment, your credit score plays a crucial role in the decisions made about your financial future.

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Mapping the Path to Certification Success

NACM

NACM's Professional Certification Program provides six quality levels of education for credit professionals either seeking new skills or sharpening the skills they already have. And for Angela Dixon, CBF, CCRA, lead credit underwriter at Cary Oil Co., Inc. (Cary, NC), earning one certification was just the beginning of her designation journey. Thou.

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Will a Cosigner Be on the Title of a Vehicle?

Credit Corp

In most cases, cosigners are not listed on the title unless they are also listed as co-owners of the vehicle. Typically, it depends on the laws and regulations of your specific jurisdiction. If you’re having trouble getting a car loan, using a cosigner could help. Before you take this step, it’s important to understand what a cosigner is and how having one on your car loan works.

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Tax Credits vs. Tax Deductions: What’s the Difference?

Credit Corp

A tax deduction reduces your taxable income, potentially lowering the amount of income you can be taxed on. A tax credit directly reduces the amount of tax owed. Tax deductions are based on expenses or contributions, such as mortgage interest or charitable donations. Tax credits are applied after calculating how much you owe in taxes and can provide a dollar-for-dollar reduction.

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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.