Account Recovery
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The number of consumers who have had a medical debt sent to a collection agency has increased in 2023 compared with last year, and more than one-third of consumers owe at least $1,000, according to the results of a survey released this week by Debt.com.
Credit Corp
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
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Account Recovery
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
WSJ Editorial Calls Out CFPB’s Medical Debt Credit Reporting Plan More Consumers Struggling to Pay Medical Debts; Cite Inflation as Culprit BK Filings Spike, Reach ‘Dangerous’ Level 24 Companies Seeking Collection Talent WORTH NOTING: Details on a solar eclipse, which parts of the U.S.
Credit Corp
SEPTEMBER 27, 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. The cash envelope system is a budgeting tool that helps you develop self-discipline by only spending the allotted amount of cash from labeled envelopes each month.
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 27, 2023
The number of consumers filing for bankruptcy protection is spiking, possibly as a return to normal figures that were artificially lower during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also potentially as a sign that consumers are overextending themselves and feel like they have no other options.
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Jimerson Firm
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides important protections for American workers, ensuring they receive fair compensation for their labor. However, not all employees are covered by the minimum wage and overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. Enter the concept of “exempt employees,” a term referring to those who are exempt from these specific protections.
Sawin & Shea
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Filing for bankruptcy can provide you with a much-needed second chance when it comes to your finances. If you are a victim of debt collector harassment, it’s important to know the debt collection laws, and consider your options for debt relief. However, the process of going through Chapter 7 can be complicated and stressful to ensure you can keep what you need to continue living your life even after bankruptcy.
Prosperity Now
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
There are few nine-digit combinations that can be as useful as an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), but many people are not aware of its various applications. We’re here to demystify the ITIN.
Burr Forman
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
On September 21, 2023, the CFPB announced it is undertaking a rulemaking process to remove medical bill tradelines from consumer reports and prohibit creditors from relying on medical bills during underwriting. Under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (SBREFA) and the Dodd-Frank Act, the CFPB is required to consult with representatives of small entities that would likely be directly impacted by the CFPB’s proposed regulations.
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Collection Industry News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
As the US national debt passes $33 trillion and a government shutdown looms, Wall Street feels defensive. That shutdown could sour sentiment and deal a blow to an economy already dealing with high gas prices, autoworker strikes and elevated inflation — with some saying it could even increase the possibility of a recession. Fitch sent Congress a wakeup call after the debt limit fight earlier this summer.
NACM
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The credit industry plays a pivotal role in modern economies, facilitating access to financial resources for individuals and business alike. By earning designations through NACM's Professional Certification Program, credit professionals can take various courses that allow them to increase their knowledge of business credit and become experts in the.
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