Mon.Mar 06, 2023

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Appeals Court Overturns Dismissal of FDCPA Suit

Account Recovery

There is a lot of background details to unpack here and I will try to get them all, but this may be one of those cases where you need to read the full ruling to get all the information you’re going to need to fully understand what is going on. The Court of Appeals for … The post Appeals Court Overturns Dismissal of FDCPA Suit first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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10 Reasons Why You Should Sign Up for Credit Repair Today

Credit Corp

[ Disclosure: Lexington Law Firm advertises on Credit.com and Credit.com may receive compensation if you sign up for credit repair services with Lexington Law Firm.] Your credit score is one of the most important numbers you have. A high score can open doors for you and increase your chances of obtaining the things you want. However, a low credit score can make it nearly impossible for you to secure a loan.

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Compliance Digest – March 6

Account Recovery

I’m thrilled to announce that Bedard Law Group is the new sponsor for the Compliance Digest. Bedard Law Group, P.C. – Compliance Support – Defense Litigation – Nationwide Complaint Management – Turnkey Speech Analytics. And Our New BLG360 Program – Your Low Monthly Retainer Compliance Solution. Visit www.bedardlawgroup.com, email John H.

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How to Build Credit With No Credit History

Credit Corp

Quick answer: You can try joining a credit union, signing up for a starter credit card, getting a credit card through your current bank, applying for a secured credit card, becoming an authorized user on another person’s account or taking out a credit builder loan. Make sure to check your credit score and credit report for a complete picture of your current credit.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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Judge Grants MTD in FCRA Case Over Charged Off Status of Settled Debt

Account Recovery

The codes and terms used when furnishing debt sometimes can mean more than one thing and can trip up even the savviest of credit reporting experts. But that doesn’t mean that they are inaccurate. A District Court judge in Nevada has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Credit Reporting Act case, ruling that … The post Judge Grants MTD in FCRA Case Over Charged Off Status of Settled Debt first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Consumers Making Adjustments to Credit Card Habits; Savings Barely Able to Cover Balances for Some Groups

Account Recovery

Consumers with issues paying their bills every month are carrying balances on their credit cards equal to 157% of their savings — meaning even if they used their savings to pay down all of their credit card bills, they would still not be able to pay them off in full — yet another sign of … The post Consumers Making Adjustments to Credit Card Habits; Savings Barely Able to Cover Balances for Some Groups first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Smart Money: How to Leverage Inflation for Your Benefit

Nerd Wallet

Jae Bratton writes for NerdWallet. Email: jbratton@nerdwallet.com. Liz Weston, CFP® writes for NerdWallet. Email: lweston@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @lizweston. Sean Pyles writes for NerdWallet. Email: spyles@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @SeanPyles. The article Smart Money: How to Leverage Inflation for Your Benefit originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Daily Digest – March 6. Appeals Court Overturns Dismissal of FDCPA Suit; Judge Grants MTD in FCRA Case Over Status of Debt

Account Recovery

APPEALS COURT OVERTURNS DISMISSAL OF FDCPA SUIT There is a lot of background details to unpack here and I will try to get them all, but this may be one of those cases where you need to read the full ruling to get all the information you’re going to need to fully understand what is … The post Daily Digest – March 6. Appeals Court Overturns Dismissal of FDCPA Suit; Judge Grants MTD in FCRA Case Over Status of Debt first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Venmo Taxes: How to Tell Whether You Owe Money

Nerd Wallet

Andy Rosen writes for NerdWallet. Email: arosen@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @[link] The article Venmo Taxes: How to Tell Whether You Owe Money originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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California Federal Court Partially Denies Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings in FDCPA and TCPA Case Over Collection Texts

Troutman Sanders

A district court in the Northern District of California recently denied in part a motion for judgment on the pleadings in a case alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and California’s Rosenthal Act involving collection texts sent to a consumer. In Ronald Cupp v. First National Collection Bureau, Inc.

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Should You Get a Home Improvement Loan From Your Contractor?

Nerd Wallet

Annie Millerbernd writes for NerdWallet. Email: amillerbernd@nerdwallet.com. The article Should You Get a Home Improvement Loan From Your Contractor? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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CFPB Takes Aim at Fees and Customer Service Issues for Prepaid Cards that Deliver Public Assistance Benefits

Troutman Sanders

On March 1, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an issue spotlight highlighting concerns about prepaid card programs for accessing public assistance benefits. In particular, the spotlight notes “specific recurring issues” related to cash assistance benefits including Social Security, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and unemployment benefits that are provided on prepaid cards.

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Turkish Airlines vs. Lufthansa

Nerd Wallet

Ramsey Qubein writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com. The article Turkish Airlines vs. Lufthansa originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

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Tired of wasting money on collection agencies for your business debt?

Collections Law

If you’ve already contacted your delinquent debtor to persuade them to pay but they won’t, you don’t need a collection agency. All a collection agency can do for you is contact the debtor over and over until something happens. That’s no way to get paid. At the Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen LLC, we don’t just take the next step and get a judgment. We take all the steps until either you get paid or no one could get you paid.

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How to Buy the Best Budget Laptop

Nerd Wallet

Tommy Tindall writes for NerdWallet. Email: ttindall@nerdwallet.com. The article How to Buy the Best Budget Laptop originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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No more hassle: Tamsey Makes Money Transfers Simple

TAMSEY

It can be frustrating to send and receive money across borders. The process can be time-consuming, complicated, and expensive, which is why we’re excited to introduce Tamsey – the hassle-free solution to your money transfer needs. With Tamsey, you can easily and securely transfer money to your loved ones in minutes without worrying about hidden fees or complicated procedures.

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Can You Bring Food and Other Consumables on a Cruise?

Nerd Wallet

Alisha McDarris writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com. The article Can You Bring Food and Other Consumables on a Cruise? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

To help you keep abreast of relevant activities, below find a breakdown of some of the biggest events at the federal and state levels to impact the Consumer Finance Services industry this past week: Federal Activities State Activities Federal Activities: On March 2, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) issued a letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Fed), the Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC