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The Best Benefits of the IHG Rewards Club Loyalty Program

Nerd Wallet

With 5,900 locations in about 100 countries spanning 14 brands, InterContinental Hotels Group offers many reasons to join its IHG Rewards loyalty program. Here are some of the best benefits offered by the IHG Rewards Club. Exclusive rates and free internet IHG members get exclusive rates when they make reservations directly through the individual hotel, the.

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and New York Attorney General Take Action Against Debt-Collection Operation and Its Owners and Managers

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, in partnership with the New York Attorney General, filed suit against a network of five different companies based outside of Buffalo, New York, two of their owners, and two of their managers, for their participation in a debt-collection operation using illegal methods to collect debts.

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Congress Should Outlaw Contract Clauses Waiving Liability for Negligently Exposing People to COVID

Public Citizen

by Jeff Sovern. That's the title of my post over at the ContractsProf Blog virtual symposium on contracts and COVID. Here's an excerpt:  The argument behind  liability waivers  as to normal risks is that people should be able to arrange their private affairs as they wish, but COVID liability waivers are not purely private.  Virus liability waivers are very different from, say, a ski resort’s form disclaiming liability for negligently causing a skier a broken leg.

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sues Debt Collectors and Debt Buyers Encore Capital Group, Midland Funding, Midland Credit Management, and Asset Acceptance Capital Corp.

Consumer Finance

Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) filed a lawsuit against Encore Capital Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Midland Funding, LLC; Midland Credit Management, Inc.; and Asset Acceptance Capital Corp.

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From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures

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.

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The Guide to World of Hyatt Brands

Nerd Wallet

The World of Hyatt hotel loyalty program is a member favorite for its many promotions and generous elite status levels. With just over 1,000 hotels, it is notably smaller than bigger brands like Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton Honors. To compete, Hyatt pours on the perks to earn guests’ loyalty. Hyatt puts a strong focus on. Ramsey Qubein is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Should You Cancel Your Cruise Credit Card?

Nerd Wallet

If your idea of a perfect getaway involves taking the scenic route to far-flung locales, then you may have a co-branded cruise credit card or two in your wallet. Cards like the Princess Cruises Rewards Visa® Card or the Holland America Line Rewards Visa® Card can help you earn rewards on purchases that you can redeem for. Rebecca Lake is a writer at NerdWallet.

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The Kaplan Group Awards its 6th Annual $1,000 Scholarship

The Kaplan Group

The Kaplan Group is pleased to announce that Billy Barber has won our 6th annual $1,000 Scholarship! Billy is in his junior year at the University of Georgia. He is studying finance with a minor in health policy and management. Billy’s winning essay is reprinted below and was in response to the following prompt: . In 600 words, please tell us about a past business you have worked for and which financial statement you think is the most important to their business and why.

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Whitepaper | The human side of the order-to-cash process

On Guard

The finance professional: the indispensable link in the order-to-cash process| FinTech Barometer 2020. The way people work, collaborate and network is heavily influenced by the technologies available to them. New technologies are bringing about more changes than ever, becoming increasingly intertwined and resulting in the connection of everything and everyone.

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ACH Network Rules Merchants Need to Know for 2021

Micro Bilt

ACH (Automated Clearing House) payments have been a gamechanger for merchants. The efficiency, speed, and convenience make for a hassle-free experience when making or receiving payments.

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When It Comes to Collections Software, “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough

Are you finding some snags in your collections process? With delinquencies, and the number of consumers looking for payment assistance on the rise, it may be time to consider an efficient cloud-based software to support your team. Learn how MeridianLink® Collect has helped financial institutions like yours streamline collections processes.

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Experian Credit Score vs. FICO Score

Credit Corp

When you think “credit score,” you probably think “ FICO.” The Fair Isaac Corporation introduced its FICO scoring system in 1989, and it has since become one of the best-known and most-used credit scoring models in the United States. But it isn’t the only model on the market. Another popular option is called VantageScore , the product of a collaboration between the three major credit reporting agencies: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion.