Account Recovery
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
A District Court judge in Pennsylvania has lowered the fee award in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, almost ending up exactly in the middle between the amount sought by the plaintiff and the amount suggested by the defendant. A copy of the ruling in the case of Bush v. LVNV Funding can be … The post Judge Lowers Fee Award in FDCPA Case appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.
Nerd Wallet
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Your savings account rate might change for the better this November. The reason? The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by three-quarters of a percentage point, or 0.75%, on Nov. 2, marking the sixth increase of this rate in 2022. After a Fed rate increase, banks and credit unions tend to raise rates on. Spencer Tierney writes for NerdWallet.
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Account Recovery
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a Consent Order against a company that was accused of “lax” data security practices that resulted in four data breaches during the past five years, exposing the information for millions of individuals. The order does not include a monetary penalty, but requires the company to bolster its information security … The post Four Data Breaches in Five Years Leads to FTC Enforcement Action appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.
Nerd Wallet
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
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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.
Account Recovery
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The “Getting to Know” series is sponsored by Applied Innovation. Applied Innovation is helping to shape the future of accounts receivable management. Product development is driven by customer feedback, agency profitability and compliance and includes platforms addressing client portal access, document management, payment negotiation, Regulation E focused electronic payment authorizations and TCPA communication authorization platforms. … The post Getting to Know Christine Scrive
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Account Recovery
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Remember those days back when you used to make phone calls? There were likely times where you had something you wanted to share with someone who didn’t want to speak to you and as soon as that person picked up the phone, you would say something like, “Wait, please don’t hang up” instead of saying … The post What Comes After Omnichannel Communications appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.
Nerd Wallet
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Fidelity Investments on Thursday opened the waiting list for its new crypto service for individual investors, a move that could introduce digital assets for the first time to the company’s approximately 40 million individual clients. Fidelity Crypto could be an appealing offering for investors who are curious about cryptocurrency and already know and trust Fidelity.
Account Recovery
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
GETTING TO KNOW CHRISTINE SCRIVENER OF SPRING OAKS CAPITAL Being comfortable saying uncomfortable things. That may describe Christine Scrivener in a nutshell. Whether it be admitting that she doesn’t know something — but likely has already started remedying that — or being comfortable saying “no” to someone, she’s not afraid of being honest. That commitment … The post Daily Digest – November 3.
Nerd Wallet
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The Lane Bryant clothing brand has featured a number of slogans over the years, including “Nobody fits you like Lane Bryant.” Unfortunately, the Lane Bryant Credit Card doesn’t really measure up. It suffers from drawbacks that are all too common among store credit cards, including a sky-high APR (29.99% as of this writing), poor rewards. Jae Bratton writes for NerdWallet.
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.
Fico Collections
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Home. Blog. FICO. Debt Collection: Have We Learned the Lessons of the Last Crises? While the current series of economic shocks may seem "unprecedented", there are clear lessons from past crises that should shape our collections strategies today. FICO Admin. Tue, 07/02/2019 - 02:45. by Bruce Curry. Senior Principal Consultant. expand_less Back To Top.
Nerd Wallet
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
MetLife homeowners insurance policies now come from Farmers Insurance, which acquired MetLife’s auto and home insurance business in April 2021. If you previously had a MetLife homeowners policy, you’ll now see branding from Farmers or Foremost (a subsidiary of Farmers) on your insurance documents. You can no longer use the MetLife mobile app to manage.
Troutman Sanders
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Please join Troutman Pepper Partner Chris Willis and his guest and colleague Brooke Conkle as they discuss the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent consent order with Passport Auto Group. The FTC alleged Passport violated the law in three areas: Passport had a practice of marking up fees from the advertised price; Passport had a discretionary markup practice that caused Black and Latino customers to pay higher fees; and it charged Black and Latino customers additional fees for markups for ext
Nerd Wallet
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Marriott is the largest hotel brand in the world, so there’s a good chance you can find one of Marriott’s 8,000+ properties if you are traveling in the 139 countries and territories within the brand’s global footprint. Marriott’s loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, rewards travelers who frequently stay at the company’s 30 brands. The more you. Aaron Hurd writes for NerdWallet.
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.
Collection Industry News
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
U.S. home prices are finally falling from record highs notched earlier this year, and they are likely to see even steeper declines in coming months as the Federal Reserve ratchets up its fight against inflation. Prices are already posting the most significant monthly declines since the 2009 housing crash, according to a new release from Black Knight Data & Analytics.
Nerd Wallet
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Square charges fees to process payments. The fees vary as follows based on whether your customer pays you online, in person or via electronic invoice: 2.6% plus 10 cents for in-person transactions (2.5% plus 10 cents with Retail Plus plan). 2.9% plus 30 cents for online transactions or invoices without a card on file (2.6%. Tina Orem writes for NerdWallet.
Nerd Wallet
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Glacier National Park in Montana is one of the most popular and picturesque national parks in the U.S. for a reason. With the park’s stunning hikes, colorful wildflowers, towering peaks and cascading waterfalls, there’s so much to do and see. So if you’re ready to start planning a trip, here’s how to spend three days. Alisha McDarris writes for NerdWallet.
Nerd Wallet
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The cost of replacing a set of brake pads ranges from $115 to $270, depending on your location and vehicle. But several factors can affect the total cost. For example, while brake pads are meant to last at least 25,000 miles, the quality of the parts and how you drive your vehicle determine how often. Whitney Vandiver writes for NerdWallet. Email: wvandiver@nerdwallet.com.
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.
Nerd Wallet
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Some investors argue that Bitcoin, in general, is a bubble. Financial bubbles can be found throughout history — with tulips in the 17th century and internet stocks in the late ’90s. They’re often seen only in hindsight. Until one pops, it’s tricky to distinguish a bubble from businesses that are merely volatile or growing quickly. Kurt Woock writes for NerdWallet.
Nerd Wallet
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Are you willing to accept a bare-bones airplane experience if it means saving money? Basic economy seating on Delta Air Lines offers a less expensive way to fly, but it does have fewer perks than a regular main cabin ticket. You might be wondering: does it include a carry-on? Am I even guaranteed a seat? Anya Kartashova writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com.
Nerd Wallet
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Southwest Airlines is giving flyers an early holiday gift this year. The airline’s suite of credit cards, issued by Chase, have long been popular with frequent Southwest flyers. Starting Nov. 3, 2022, Chase is boosting the bonus for all new cardholders of Southwest consumer credit cards: Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases. Craig Joseph writes for NerdWallet.
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