Account Recovery

OCTOBER 29, 2020

A District Court judge in Louisiana has denied a defendant’s motion for judgment on the pleadings or summary judgment after it was sued for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by, among other claims, failing to properly validate a debt when it attempted to collect from the estate of a deceased individual. A … The post Judge Denies Defendant’s Motion in FDCPA Case Over Deceased’s Debt appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 29, 2020

An investment property is real estate bought for the purpose of generating income. Investment properties can come with challenges, such as maintenance costs and more stringent financing requirements — including higher interest rates and a larger down payment — compared with mortgages on primary homes. What is an investment property? An investment property generates income.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Barely half of the participants in a survey conducted by TransUnion Healthcare said they fully understood their financial responsibility for a recent medical bill, and that figure was significantly lower for younger generations. Only 37% of members of Generation Z (born after 1995) said they fully understood their medical bill, compared with 47% of Millennials … The post Most Consumers Don’t Understand Their Medical Bills: TransUnion appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You have a flawless driving record, never had a gap in coverage and you’re the only one on your policy. Yet your car insurance rates still are higher than all your utility bills combined. One possible culprit? Having poor credit, or, more specifically, a low credit-based insurance score. What is a credit-based insurance score? Your. Kayda Norman is a writer at NerdWallet.

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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

OCTOBER 29, 2020

GETTING TO KNOW AMBER BILLMAN OF HEALTHCARE RECEIVABLES SOLUTIONS Did Amber Billman’s last name pre-determine the career she would have? Not likely. But it is an interesting coincidence, especially considering how much she dislikes talking on the phone. Read on to learn more about Amber, how she can likely teach you a thing or two … The post Daily Digest – October 29.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 29, 2020

When does a series of seemingly separate events become indicative of a trend? That is a question I have been asking myself a lot lately, and now I am putting it to you. During the past five or six months, I have seen or heard of a growing number of in-house attorneys who have left … The post The Case of the Disappearing Lawyers appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Debt Guru

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Are you heavy in debt and need to get out from under the burden? Is debt limiting your options in life and you need a way out? Debt has a way of creeping up on all of us, especially when we least expect it. If this has happened to you, and you know it’s time to make a change, these are some simple strategies that can help you make big dents in your debt.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 29, 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 Amber Billman of Healthcare Receivables Service appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Personal finance company SoFi has introduced its first credit card, a cash-back card that aims to incentivize saving, investing or paying down a loan. The SoFi Credit Card is currently available only to SoFi members who were notified through an email, but anyone can join the waitlist on the company’s website. The $0-annual-fee card advertises. Sara Rathner is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 29, 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 Amber Billman of Healthcare Receivables Solutions appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 29, 2020

A personal loan could be an option if you want to consolidate high-interest debts in one monthly payment or finance a large project like a home renovation. But qualifying for a personal loan can be a bit more complicated if you’re self-employed. That’s because the lender may ask you for documents proving your income during. Sara Rathner is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Public Citizen

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The National Consumer Law Center issued a report on the impact of debt-collection during the pandemic and state laws that help, or harm, struggling families. From NCLC's press release: As millions of families suffer job loss or struggle to pay bills during COVID-19, states have an important role in protecting them from seizure of essential wages and property to pay old debts.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 29, 2020

If the Supreme Court throws out the Affordable Care Act, your finances and your future could pay the price. Retiring early or starting a business might become too hazardous if your access to health insurance isn’t guaranteed. You might have to wait a year before pre-existing conditions are covered by an employer’s plan. Young adults. Liz Weston 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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Click Notices

OCTOBER 29, 2020

On September 1, 2020, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued its order regarding the “Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19″ The order went into effect on September 4, 2020 and prohibits residential landlords from evicting certain tenants through December 31, 2020. Who Does the CDC Order Protect?

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You won’t find outpatient drug coverage in Medicare Part A or Part B, even though medicines are a large percentage of many seniors’ health care budgets. That’s one reason why, starting in 2006, Medicare began offering Part D, an optional program that helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. Prescription drug plans are offered by. Walecia Konrad is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Prosperity Now

OCTOBER 29, 2020

More than 80 Children’s Savings Accounts (CSA) practitioners, policymakers, researchers and funders gathered virtually for the 2020 CSA Pre-Conference preceding

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In a typical year, most people want to see family for the holidays. But many people don’t really want to stay with family. So if you’ve already made the decision to spend the holidays this year with family members outside of your household, here’s one perhaps welcome byproduct of 2020: Instead of sleeping in your. Sally French is a writer at NerdWallet.

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UK debt collections

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Prominent members of the Saudi Arabian royal family are being sued by British entrepreneur Gary Arnold. The Debt Recovery Action relates to their alleged failure to honour a deal that has left him facing imprisonment in Dubai. Mr Arnold was arrested this week in Dubai on charges of ‘unpaid debts’ which he blames on the failure of Saudi royals to keep their part of a legally-binding deal.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The Radisson Rewards program offers a rich points-earning system that can earn you hotel stays in some exciting properties around the world. You accrue points by staying at Radisson properties, and you can earn even more if you use a Radisson Rewards co-branded credit card. For example, the Radisson Rewards™ Premier Visa Signature® Card pays you. Ramsey Qubein is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Fraser

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You did the right thing… you did not swerve but have hit a deer… now what? During the next couple of months there will be thousands of deer/car accidents in both rural and suburban Michigan. In fact, statistics suggest that there will be over 50,000 deer/car accidents during the 2020 calendar year. The Michigan State Police report that 80% of these accidents will occur between dawn and dusk, but they are not limited to rural areas.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Marriott has launched a trio of work-from-hotel packages designed as an alternative for guests looking for a change of scenery from a home office. The Day Pass, Stay Pass and Play Pass packages offer guests options to work from select domestic and international Marriott hotels for the day, overnight or an extended getaway. Unfortunately, it. Keith 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.

True Accord

OCTOBER 29, 2020

During times of change, it’s more critical than ever for companies to embrace an innovation strategy to continuously deliver on changing customer needs. This has long been a guiding principle for technology startups. But it hasn’t always been a common practice in the debt collections space, where incumbents have historically lagged in adopting new approaches.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The Upgrade Card, originally created as a credit card/installment loan hybrid product, is unveiling a cash-back rewards program. Beginning Oct. 29, 2020, cardholders will earn an unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases. Earned cash back will be applied to the next month’s balance on your card, almost like a prepayment on your bill. Otherwise, Sara Rathner is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Prosperity Now

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Employers have long supported employee financial wellness in a variety of ways in the workplace.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 29, 2020

It’s been a tough year for hotel chains because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Hyatt has found rewarding ways to keep its loyalists spending. Now, its co-branded credit cards are launching three new promotions that cardholders can take advantage of: Boutique brand savings: From Nov. 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021, The World Of Hyatt Credit Card. Erin Hurd is a writer at NerdWallet.

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