Account Recovery
AUGUST 27, 2020
Even as many states are moving to ease collection restrictions that were put into place at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Virginia legislature is moving forward with a bill that would protect the economic stimulus payments received by individuals from being garnished by debt collectors. A number of states — including California, Vermont, … The post Garnishment Protection Bill Advances in Va.
Nerd Wallet
AUGUST 27, 2020
If you’ve started a side gig to bring in some extra funds, you might be thinking about applying for a small-business credit card. Completing an online application for a credit card takes just minutes, but for small-business cards, you’ll have to answer a few extra questions. Some are obvious and others may seem like head-scratchers, but. Sara Rathner is a writer at NerdWallet.
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Account Recovery
AUGUST 27, 2020
A husband and wife from Arizona have been permanently barred from using the U.S. telephone system to send automated telephone calls playing pre-recorded messages as part of a consent order with the Justice Department. A copy of the order in the case of United States of America v. Nicholas and Natasha Palumbo can be accessed … The post Justice Dept.
Debt
AUGUST 27, 2020
When Congress left Washington in early August, they had yet to agree on the specifics of a second stimulus package. They reconvene Sept. 8, and if a deal is reached in the first days or week after returning, you could receive a second stimulus check by early October. That’s if the new coronavirus relief bill […]. The post $300 Federal Unemployment Benefits appeared first on Debt.org.
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
AUGUST 27, 2020
The “Getting to Know” series is sponsored by Arbeit. Arbeit is a powerful, and easy to use communications platform that empowers businesses to reach more consumers. Innovative by nature, we are constantly listening to and understanding the businesses we partner with and developing long term industry relationships that allow us to be proactive in anticipating … The post Getting to Know Erin Kerr of MRS BPO appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.
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Account Recovery
AUGUST 27, 2020
Is the letterhead of a collection law firm at the top of a letter and a signature at the bottom of it enough to convey that an attorney is meaningfully involved in reviewing the details of an account? A District Court judge in Pennsylvania has said yes, denying a defendant’s motion to dismiss after it … The post Pa. Judge Denies MTD in FDCPA Meaningful Involvement Case appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.
Nerd Wallet
AUGUST 27, 2020
The $0 annual-fee Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card makes it easy to earn travel rewards through everyday spending. In most cases, every $1 you charge to the card earns you 1.5 points, which are redeemable for travel in two ways. You can trade your points directly for airline tickets, hotel stays, rental cars. Dustin Waller is a writer at NerdWallet.
Account Recovery
AUGUST 27, 2020
GETTING TO KNOW ERIN KERR OF MRS BPO Erin Kerr’s job title is emblematic of the changing dynamic within the credit and collections industry. Acknowledging that the technology in the industry is changing faster than it ever has before, Erin has embraced the challenge associated with forging new trails. Read on to learn more about … The post Daily Digest – August 27.
Nerd Wallet
AUGUST 27, 2020
Aug. 24 – Virgin Atlantic Offers Free COVID-19 Insurance And Other Major Loyalty Program Changes Virgin Atlantic has announced big changes to its coronavirus response and its overall loyalty program. First, for travel between Aug. 24, 2020, and March 31, 2021, Virgin Atlantic is offering coverage of emergency medical expenses due to coronavirus for you.
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Account Recovery
AUGUST 27, 2020
The “Getting to Know” series is sponsored by Arbeit. Arbeit is a powerful, and easy to use communications platform that empowers businesses to reach more consumers. Innovative by nature, we are constantly listening to and understanding the businesses we partner with and developing long term industry relationships that allow us to be proactive in anticipating … The post Getting to Know Erin Kerr of MRS BPO appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.
Nerd Wallet
AUGUST 27, 2020
July 16 – JetBlue and American Airlines Announce New Partnership American Airlines and JetBlue issued a surprise announcement today laying out a new strategic partnership that will provide more route options, especially for travelers in the Northeast. Benefits to flyers include a proposed code-share on around 200 routes currently operated by the individual airlines, which.
Troutman Sanders
AUGUST 27, 2020
In Emily Smith v. The Hartford , No. 4:20-CV-00041-CLM, 2020 WL 4815143 (N.D. Ala. Aug. 19, 2020), the Court refused to consider mental incapacity, among other arguments, as grounds to overcome the Eleventh Circuit’s strict exhaustion requirement for ERISA. This decision reinforces the very narrow exceptions available to a plaintiff in circumventing the exhaustion requirement.
Nerd Wallet
AUGUST 27, 2020
Opening a new credit card for perks and rewards can be exciting. In the midst of that excitement, you might forget all the benefits a particular card offers and, perhaps, make a few mistakes. If you’re a frequent Delta Air Lines flyer, consider applying for the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card. It comes with. Anya Kartashova is a writer at NerdWallet.
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?
Consumer Finance
AUGUST 27, 2020
La Oficina para la Protección Financiera del Consumidor ha publicado el día de hoy una serie de anuncios de servicio público con el fin de contactar a aquellos consumidores que hayan sido perjudicados por la oficina de abogados Siringoringo, Stephen Lyster Siringoringo, Clausen & Cobb Management Company, Inc. y Joshua Cobb.
Nerd Wallet
AUGUST 27, 2020
As travel slowly creeps back into the minds of Americans, many hotel chains are running promotions to attract your business. But Radisson Hotels is offering an especially eye-catching deal: The 5k Per Stay promo. If you pick the right hotels at the right times, your Points + Cash stay could be as low as 0. Jon Nickel-D'Andrea is a writer at NerdWallet.
Payment Savvy
AUGUST 27, 2020
It is not a surprise that consumers today are making more online payments than ever before. Interestingly enough, research by PWC found that the number of consumers making mobile purchases increased from 7% to 17% from 2010-2017. With this information on hand, it is wise that businesses provide several electronic payment options to meet consumer demands.
Click Notices
AUGUST 27, 2020
Let’s say you need to get in touch with one of your residents about a minor matter regarding your rental property. The problem isn’t urgent, but you would like to get it handled within a decent amount of time. How should you go about this? Do you send a written form of communication like a letter, email, or text message? Or do you call and leave a voicemail?
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Fico Collections
AUGUST 27, 2020
With the COVID-19 lockdown wiping out many face-to-face interactions, it’s hardly surprising that more of what we do has naturally moved online. For the consumer, online shopping has become the norm, but so too has opening accounts digitally; even if you look at financial accounts where many would say there is a higher risk of loss. 89 percent of UK citizens say they would open a financial account digitally - using a mobile app or on a website - of those 83 percent would open a current account,
Nerd Wallet
AUGUST 27, 2020
July 23 – Alaska Airlines Joining Oneworld Alliance Although the intention to join Oneworld was originally released by Alaska back in February, the official announcement finally came down from the alliance. The airline has indicated a desire to join the alliance “around the end of the year,” according to Oneworld. The move seems aimed to compete aggressively with Delta.
Public Citizen
AUGUST 27, 2020
Anne died Tuesday night of an embolism. Those of us who knew Anne know what a loss this is. Those who weren't lucky enough to have met her may know her through her work or may have seen her activities described on this blog here, here , and here. More about her here. Anne's death is a painful blow to the community of consumer law professors.
Nerd Wallet
AUGUST 27, 2020
July 16 – JetBlue and American Airlines Announce New Partnership American Airlines and JetBlue issued a surprise announcement today laying out a new strategic partnership that will provide more route options, especially for travelers in the Northeast. Benefits to flyers include a proposed code-share on around 200 routes currently operated by the individual airlines, which.
Speaker: Dr. Karen Hardy, CEO and Chief Risk Officer of Strategic Leadership Advisors LLC
Communication is a core component of a resilient organization's risk management framework. However, risk communication involves more than just reporting information and populating dashboards, and we may be limiting our skillset. Storytelling is the ability to express ideas and convey messages to others, including stakeholders. When done effectively, it can help interpret complex risk environments for leaders and inform their decision-making.
Debt Guru
AUGUST 27, 2020
When it comes to personal finance in the 21 st century, credit cards are inarguably one of the most common tools that consumers use. You’d be hard-pressed to find an adult today without one in his or her wallet. But that doesn’t mean that we all completely understand the implications of these important pieces of plastic. Let’s take a moment to dispel four common misconceptions about credit cards.
Nerd Wallet
AUGUST 27, 2020
Aug. 19 – Hawaii Extends Strict Travel Policy to Oct. 1 If you were one of the potential travelers that had their eye on Hawaii’s Sept. 1 date to pull back its statewide visitor policy — requiring a 14-day quarantine for all arriving travelers — you’ll have to wait a little longer. Hawaii Governor David. Kevin Berry is a writer at NerdWallet. Email: kberry@nerdwallet.com.
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