Account Recovery

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday issued an advisory opinion reminding furnishers of information to the credit reporting agencies about the importance of insuring that the information being furnished is accurate and not “junk” data. The volume of consumer complaints about inaccuracies in their credit reports, combined with the results of a nationwide survey finding … The post CFPB Reminds Furnishers About Sending Accurate Info to CRAs appeared first on Accounts

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Property damage liability insurance pays for the damage you cause to someone else’s property in a car accident. The insurance covers damage to other cars, buildings and structures, like fences and telephone poles. It can also cover legal fees if you’re sued for the same types of damage. However, property damage liability won’t cover injuries. Ben Moore writes for NerdWallet.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 21, 2022

CLASS ACTION ACCUSES COLLECTOR OF VIOLATING FDCPA, OPERATING IN CALIF. WITHOUT APPLYING FOR LICENSE A class-action complaint has been filed in California, accusing a collector of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Regulation F by overshadowing the 30-day validation window while also accusing the defendant of violating a new law in California because … The post Daily Digest – October 21.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. Housing costs are up, groceries are up, and the stock market is down. Inflation has some grim side effects, Elizabeth Ayoola writes for 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.

UK debt collections

OCTOBER 21, 2022

A bailiff who was trying to collect a £10,000 debt at a Hull restaurant was viciously stabbed with a knife in violent scenes that had chilling echoes of the TV programme Can’t Pay, We’ll Take It Away ! He could easily have suffered very serious life-threatening injuries if one of the knife wounds had been just 2mm to one side, Hull Crown Court heard.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 21, 2022

On October 20, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, seeking public comment on the harms stemming from what it characterizes as “junk fees,” i.e., fees that are allegedly unnecessary, unavoidable, or unexpected, and that inflate costs while adding little value. The term also encompasses “hidden fees,” which are fees for goods or services that are deceptive or unfair, including because they are only disclosed at the latter stage in the consumer’s pur

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Scaling back streaming subscriptions is solid savings advice for some. But what if the choice you’re faced with is not whether to pay for Netflix or Hulu, but whether to pay for food or electricity? Millions of Americans face food, housing and general financial insecurity every year, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Kelsey Sheehy writes for NerdWallet.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Please join Consumer Financial Services Partner Chris Willis and his colleague Partner Misha Tseytlin to discuss the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Community Financial Services Association of America, Ltd. v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau , what may happen next and when, and the ruling’s practical impact on the consumer finance industry. As noted in our October 20 blog about the CFSA case, a Fifth Circuit panel found the funding mechanism for the CFPB to be unconstitutional.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week is another episode of our series “How the Nerds Do It,” where we talk with Nerds about how they personally tackled the issues they write about every day. In this episode we talk with mortgage Nerd Kate Wood about how. Alana Benson writes for NerdWallet.

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Taurus Collect

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Tax season is known as winter holidays in collections. It is considered the busiest time of the year to pay off debts. However, it is also a great time to recover debts from overdue accounts. People become more aware of spending their money wisely with increased cash flow due to their tax returns. Customers with past-due accounts use income tax refund amounts to settle late bills, resulting in higher collection rates.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In 2022, holiday travel is predicted to continue climbing back toward its pre-COVID-19 level, according to travel booking app Hopper. That means more of us on the road, at the airport and huddled around plates of overcooked turkey and mashed potatoes. For many Americans, that travel comes with a hefty price tag, often paid for. Andrew Marder writes for NerdWallet.

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Collection Industry News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

CHARLIE PROCTORIN, October 20, 2022. SKELMERSDALE, October 12th 2022 – Leading UK debt collection agency Federal Management has been approached for a key role in Coronation Street. The Lancashire-headquartered debt collection agency was asked to read and review scripts for a future storyline in the UK’s longest-running TV soap. Set to air to millions of viewers in January 2023, the episode will feature a debt collection storyline involving some of the show’s favourite characters.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

When crypto is in a down market, prices might seem attractive compared with the heights from which they fell — “on sale,” you might even say. But some investors might be skeptical of buying the dip, knowing that a price bounce isn’t guaranteed. Others might be content to do nothing. It’s impossible to say how. Kurt Woock writes for NerdWallet. Email: kwoock@nerdwallet.com.

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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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Collection Industry News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Sinead Cruise, October 21, 2022. LONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Owners of Britain’s largest malls, skyscrapers and industrial hubs face hikes in borrowing costs and a recession that could depress prices by up to a fifth, forcing lenders and investors to reassess their appetite for commercial property. Developed economies globally are grappling with far-reaching consequences of an end to years of ultra-loose monetary policy, which kept asset prices high and the cost of debt low.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. Having more money in the bank — that’s the goal. That means you’re looking for ways to spend less, Hal M.

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Collection Industry News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

MIGUEL JIMÉNEZ, October 19, 2022. America’s biggest banks are feeling the deterioration of the US economy, and bracing for more bad news. Year-on-year profits for the third quarter dropped across all the main financial groups on Wall Street due to slower investment banking activity and more provisioning of safety funds to cover potential loan losses, despite the fact that rising interest rates also pushed up their revenue.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Ready to close a bank account but worried you could ding your credit score? Don’t be. By taking a few simple steps and practicing good banking habits, you can avoid having your credit affected by a bank account closure. Here’s what you need to know. Generally, closing a bank account doesn’t affect your credit The. Ruth Sarreal writes for NerdWallet.

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NACM

OCTOBER 21, 2022

?? This week's episode of Extra Credit just dropped! Hear how some credit professionals handle bad debt write-offs. and a tip about staff retention at the end!

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Vacations are always exciting. The chance to get out of town, see some new things and explore new places is an opportunity many dreams of. However, traveling is always risky, especially if you intend to undertake activities such as hiking or bungee jumping. Travel insurance can help protect you if things go awry, with coverage. Carissa Rawson writes for NerdWallet.

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Fraser

OCTOBER 21, 2022

IRS Establishes New Income Tax Brackets for 2023. The IRS this week announced higher federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2023, which will apply to tax year 2023 for returns filed in 2024. The standard deduction for 2023 will rise to $27,700 for married couples filing jointly, up from $25,900 in 2022, and $13,850 for single filers, an increase from $12,950.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

All Nippon Airways first class is considered to be one of the best offerings in the sky — particularly ANA’s new “The Suite” seats on ANA’s Boeing 777-300 aircraft. And typically, a top-notch seat is complemented by just as nice of a lounge on the ground before your flight. So, I was excited to check. JT Genter writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com.

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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

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Stefanie Jackman, James Kim, Chris Willis, David N. Anthony & Jeremy Rosenblum, October 20, 2022. In a major decision released October 19, a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals found the funding mechanism for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) to be unconstitutional. Specifically, the court in Community Financial Services Association of America, Ltd. v.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For most travelers, earning elite status with IHG requires staying numerous nights in its hotels or earning enough points. A quicker path to IHG elite status is getting a status match. Status matches provide immediate elite status and require meeting certain hurdles to retain status beyond an introductory period. If you’re interested in earning IHG.

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Collection Industry News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Jessica Mathews, October 18, 2022. Livingston County residents and others across the state are reminded to beware of scammers looking to take advantage of the Federal Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Program. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is offering guidance and tips for residents to follow to avoid being scammed now that the U.S. Department of Education has made available the application for student loan debt relief announced by the Biden Administration.

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Collection Industry News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Vance Cariaga, October 20, 2022. It seems that some Americans simply cannot stomach the idea of student loan borrowers getting debt relief, as lawsuits keep pouring in challenging President Joe Biden’s loan forgiveness plan, which is already in the application stage. Whether any of the lawsuits will succeed is unclear, but they do threaten to delay the process of canceling loan debt.

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