Account Recovery

MARCH 21, 2023

The Federal Communications Commission voted last week to adopt rules against scam text messages sent to consumers amid calls for taking further regulatory action in the area of text messages. Under the rules, carriers will be required to block text messages considered “highly likely to be illegal” including those that originate from phone numbers that … The post FCC Adopts Rule to Block Scam Texts first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Credit Corp

MARCH 21, 2023

According to TransUnion , the total number of consumers that own a credit card account reached 166 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. That accounts for an increase of over 13 million over the last three years. Even with that many credit cards in circulation, though, not everyone can get one. Why can’t you get a credit card? It may have to do with your credit score.

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Account Recovery

MARCH 21, 2023

COLLECTOR FACING CLASS ACTION FOR OVERSHADOWING VALIDATION NOTICE WITH SETTLEMENT OFFER A collection operation is facing a class-action lawsuit in federal court for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by sending the plaintiff a letter that offered to settle the debt for less than the full balance, but set a deadline on the … The post Daily Digest – March 21.

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Credit Corp

MARCH 21, 2023

Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This may influence which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. However, this does not influence our evaluations. At the end of 2022, the Federal Reserve reported that roughly 43.5 million Americans have student loan debt, which totals over $1.7 trillion.

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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

MARCH 21, 2023

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? Call … The post Collector Facing Class Action for Overshadowing Validation Notice with Settlement Offer first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

MARCH 21, 2023

A District Court judge in New Jersey has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class-action case, ruling the plaintiff lacked standing to sue after receiving a letter that referenced a current creditor which was purportedly not licensed to collect in The Garden State. A copy of the ruling in … The post Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Class-Action Over Lack of License first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 21, 2023

Elizabeth Renter writes for NerdWallet. Email: elizabeth@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @elizabethrenter. The article Why High Rates and Lower Prices Shouldn’t Deter Home Sellers originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Prosperity Now

MARCH 21, 2023

With support from Walmart, Prosperity Now will be accepting proposals from April 1st through April 30th from CDFIs and Entrepreneurial

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True Accord

MARCH 21, 2023

The economy took a wild ride in 2022, and with interest rates continuing to rise, inflation expected to remain relatively high and household savings dwindling, 2023 could be just as challenging. As consumers battle high inflation and interest rates to afford necessities, budgets will be stretched and many will have to prioritize when and where they spend.

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Prosperity Now

MARCH 21, 2023

With support from the Walmart Foundation, Prosperity Now will be accepting request for proposals through April 1 st – April

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 21, 2023

Andy Rosen writes for NerdWallet. Email: arosen@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @[link] The article Zelle Taxes: Why This Payment App Is Different originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Credit Corp

MARCH 21, 2023

According to the Federal Reserve, 4 in 10 people who go to college incur debt to pay for their education. Currently, individuals with outstanding student loan debt owe as much as $100,000 or more, with more than 40% owing between $20,000 and $99,999. If you’re struggling with student loan debt, you certainly aren’t alone. Understanding your loan is an important first step in creating a viable plan to pay it back.

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 21, 2023

Lisa Anthony writes for NerdWallet. Email: lanthony@nerdwallet.com. The article Best SMS Marketing Software for Small Businesses originally appeared on 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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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 21, 2023

If you’re struggling with overwhelming tax debts, you should consider all of your financial options , one of which is filing bankruptcy Chapter 13. With Chapter 13, you can pool all of your debts, including some types of tax debts, into a three-to-five-year repayment plan. You may not be able to pay off the entirety of your debts in your repayment plan, but you can make your debts more manageable and reduce or eliminate tax liens.

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 21, 2023

Virginia state income tax rates are 2%, 3%, 5% and 5.75%. Virginia state income tax brackets and income tax rates depend on taxable income and residency status. Virginia state income tax rates and tax brackets Tax rateTaxable income bracketTax owed 2%$0 to $3,000.2% of taxable income. 3%$3,001 to $5,000.$60 plus 3% of the amount over. June Sham writes for NerdWallet.

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UK debt collections

MARCH 21, 2023

Bailiffs sent in to collect unpaid CCJ A customer of budget airline Wizz Air decided to send Bailiffs to Luton Airport to collect an unpaid CCJ. The money was owed to the customer for a cancelled flight. Russell Quirk says his flight to Portugal was cancelled at the last minute by the airline, meaning he had to fork out £4,500 on new flights to the country – and this didn’t even account for the missed night’s hotel costs.

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 21, 2023

Cara Smith writes for NerdWallet. Email: cara.smith@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @[link] The article New York Bank Agrees to Buy Failed Signature Bank originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 21, 2023

On March 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) submitted a report to Congress discussing its findings regarding the frauds, scams, and bad business practices that affect American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities and the FTC’s efforts to address these issues. Specifically, the FTC asserts that auto purchasing and financing, predatory lending, impersonation scams, tech support scams, and romance scams are top concerns.

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 21, 2023

Carissa Rawson writes for NerdWallet. Email: articles@nerdwallet.com. The article What Is a Good Monthly Retirement Income? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 21, 2023

In recent years, several lawsuits have challenged wilderness therapy program exclusions in health plans. Not only do members typically assert a claim for benefits, alleging a denial of wilderness therapy benefits was improper under their health plan, but they also insist the plan’s exclusion that serves as the basis for the denial violates the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 21, 2023

Anya Kartashova writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com. The article How Many Days Do You Need for Universal Studios in Orlando? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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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.

Troutman Sanders

MARCH 21, 2023

Most consumers have signed up for subscriptions, automatic deliveries, or free trials that convert into a paid subscription. In this episode of The Crypto Exchange , Carlin McCrory welcomes colleagues Mark Furletti and Jill Dolan to discuss legal and regulatory developments related to autorenewals — the recurring payments for these subscriptions. Our panel examines state and federal laws pertaining to negative option offers, including Section 5 of the FTC Act; recent actions by state attorneys g

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 21, 2023

Josh Garber writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com. The article What Is the Average Retirement Age in the U.S.? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Fico Collections

MARCH 21, 2023

Home Blog FICO FICO Survey: Secondary Market Expects Higher Volatility in 2023 FICO pulse survey finds that secondary market wants more information on transition to FICO Score 10 T FICO Admin Tue, 02/18/2020 - 14:57 by Joanne Gaskin expand_less Back To Top Tue, 03/21/2023 - 15:00 FICO recently sponsored the Structured Finance Association’s annual conference on capital markets in Las Vegas, an event that always features insightful guest speakers and draws attendance from a wide range of investors

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Nerd Wallet

MARCH 21, 2023

Lisa Anthony writes for NerdWallet. Email: lanthony@nerdwallet.com. The article What Is Local Marketing? Strategy and Tips originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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