Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

A District Court judge in California has granted a defendant’s motion for sanctions under Rule 11 and ordered a plaintiff’s attorney to pay the defendant’s legal bills of more than $27,000 after it was sued for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for using a fake summons to try and collect on a … The post Plaintiff’s Attorney Ordered to Pay $27k After Judge Grants Sanctions Motion appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Public Citizen

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

by Paul  Alan  Levy. Much like the case of Jeremy Whittaker a few years ago, a demand letter from the general counsel of an elective transit district in the East Bay seeks to interfere with the political campaign of a candidate seeking to replace the lawyer’s bosses. The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has threatened Victoria Fierce because her campaign web site violates an ordinance adopted by that municipal body because it contains photographs in which the AT Transit logo can

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

A vendor that works with healthcare providers has agreed to repay $2.3 million after it was hacked and the personal information of more than 6 million individuals was compromised, in a settlement with the Department of Health & Human Services’s Office of Civil Rights. The vendor — CHSPSC — is owned by Community Health Systems … The post HHS Fines Vendor $2.3M for Data Breach appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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True Accord

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The LendIt Fintech USA 2020 conference is just around the corner on September 29 through October 1, with an exciting lineup of industry experts from leading traditional banks, fintech platforms, and tech companies discussing innovations in lending, digital banking, embedded finance, and more. Here are the three sessions we’re most excited to attend: 1.

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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

SEPTEMBER 24, 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 Doug Lapointe of Annuity Health appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Hiring and training a new employee is like building the foundation for a house. If it’s done correctly, the house will proudly stand the test of time. If it’s done incorrectly, it won’t stand a chance and will cause nothing but headaches for the owner. If that seems like the stakes are high for making … The post How Training Has Changed During COVID-19 appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Dear Debt

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Paying off debt is more than just saving money and paying more than the minimum. It’s a lot about your mindset as well as motivation. I talk a lot about… Related Posts: Look How Far You've Come. Student Loans Dictated My Life Choices — Until I Fought Back. Dear Debt, I Will Never Be Yours Again. Dear Debt, I'm Wiser Now. 6 Clever Money-Saving Hacks to Reach Your Financial Goals.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The Florida Collectors Association is proud and excited to announce that it will be hosting the first live industry event since March when it holds its annual conference October 7-9 in Sarasota, Florida. The event will be a joint live/virtual conference, offering everyone in the industry with the chance to participate in person or via their … The post FCA Proud to Offer Live, In-Person Networking and Educational Opportunities at Annual Conference appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Federal student loan payments have been automatically suspended until the end of the year because of the ongoing pandemic. If you have private student loans, however, payments remain due — unless you’ve paused them. Roughly 5% of private loan borrowers were using forbearance as of the end of March, according to the most recent data. Ryan Lane is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

GETTING TO KNOW DOUG LAPOINTE OF ANNUITY HEALTH Nothing upsets Doug Lapointe more than failing. Thankfully, it does not happen that often for the 16-year industry veteran who has worked his way up from collecting at a rent-to-own store to his current gig as Director of Operations. Being honest and upfront with his staff has … The post Daily Digest – September 24.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Business travel is the lifeblood of airlines. The big carriers have sales teams dedicated to winning travel contracts from major companies, but not all companies are large enough to score corporate sales contracts. Enter small-business programs, which major U.S. airlines use to offer rewards to small businesses that fly the airline. These programs are great.

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UK debt collections

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Businesses in the UK have stacked up around £70 billion worth of unsustainable debt says latest research. According to a new report from The City UK, Companies owe in excess of £70bn with more than £20 billion of that arising from government-backed coronavirus loan schemes. The City UK’s Recapitalisation Group (RCG), supported by EY, has published updated projections for levels of unsustainable debt faced by SMEs.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The $0-annual-fee Chase Freedom Flex? is a brawny rewards-earning card indeed — but staying on top of it requires flexing some memory muscles, too. Unlike most cash-back cards, it features both rotating and fixed bonus categories, on top of a first-year bonus that also requires some tracking. Your earnings break down this way: 5% cash back on. Melissa Lambarena is a writer at 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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Better Credit Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Have you noticed a hard inquiry from JPMCB on your credit report? If you recently applied for a credit card from Chase, it’s likely responsible for the entry on your credit report. While one credit card application isn’t going to substantially harm your credit, several applications can. Read on to learn how hard inquiries like the one from JPMCB can impact your credit score and how to potentially get them removed from your report.

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Payment Savvy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Even though ATMs, mobile banking, and credit card payments are part of our everyday life, some people still write checks. For most of these individuals, it’s become an antiquated habit that is hard to break. For others, they take advantage of the processing lag-time to give a few extra days to receive the money they are writing the check against.

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Micro Bilt

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

In response to the economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government unveiled several assistance programs for small businesses.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Using a starter credit card is a common way to build credit when you’re first establishing yourself financially. When it comes to starter credit cards, there are two main types: Student credit cards. Secured credit cards. As with all kinds of credit cards, there isn’t one that’s the “best” — just one that’s the best. Sara Rathner is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Collections Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

It would be nice if all clients and customers paid up their outstanding balance on time, but that is unfortunately just a fantasy. Bad debt collection is as much of a part of a business as are sales. No business should get bogged down in chasing bad debts. That is why you should leave bad debt collection to the experienced aggressive debt recovery attorneys at the Law Offices of Alan M.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

NerdWallet is a free tool to find you the best credit cards, cd rates, savings, checking accounts, scholarships, healthcare and airlines. Start here to maximize your rewards or minimize your interest rates. Andrew Marder At a glanceSome policies don’t require a medical exam.Many coverage options for people over 50.Gets far more than the expected number.

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PBWT

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Most bankruptcy courts have altered their practices and procedures in light of COVID-19. Below is a summary of some of the changes to practices and procedures in the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of New York, and the District of Delaware. Given the fluidity of the situation and the frequency of COVID-19-related updates, please also consult the relevant court’s website.

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Collections Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

It would be nice if all clients and customers paid up their outstanding balance on time, but that is unfortunately just a fantasy. Bad debt collection is as much of a part of a business as are sales. No business should get bogged down in chasing bad debts. That is why you should leave bad debt collection to the experienced aggressive debt recovery attorneys at the Law Offices of Alan M.

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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.

Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

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TCPA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

In a pair of recent opinions, two U.S.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Over the river and through the woods, to … a hotel near-ish Grandmother’s house we go? A couple weeks ago I wrote about how and whether to book flights for the holidays. Since then, a few people have asked what I think holiday travel will be like this year. Will airports be packed? Or will. Sam Kemmis is a writer at NerdWallet. Email: skemmis@nerdwallet.com.

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Consumer Finance

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Homeownership is part of the American Dream. The GSEs play a central role in the $11 trillion single-family mortgage market, helping many consumers achieve their dream of owning a home.

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