Nerd Wallet
JUNE 8, 2021
This article has been reviewed by tax expert Erica Gellerman, CPA. An excise tax is a tax charged for items that are frequently seen either as socially harmful or as a luxury good or service. Luxury vehicles are subject to excise tax, as are alcohol, gas, airline tickets, indoor tanning and more. Excise tax is sometimes. Nina Godlewski writes for NerdWallet.
Account Recovery
JUNE 30, 2021
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Attorney General of Georgia yesterday announced a consent order with a debt relief and credit repair company and its owners that were accused of deceiving consumers into hiring the company to lower or eliminate credit card debt and improve the consumers’ credit scores. Under the terms of the … The post CFPB Fines Debt Relief Company $150k For Scamming $30M From Consumers appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.
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American Profit Recovery
JUNE 15, 2021
As the light the end of the metaphorical-pandemic tunnel gets brighter, creditors may be questioning whether sending consumers to collections is appropriate. Considering the financial hardships people have endured throughout the pandemic, it is a legitimate concern. Many consumers were laid off, some were forced to work lesser hours, and other people’s jobs were eliminated permanently.
Public Citizen
JUNE 4, 2021
by Paul Alan Levy. Civil rights activists in Cobb County, Georgia, have been urging members of the community to come in force to the impending school board meeting on June Tenth to celebrate Juneteenth by signing up to speak in support of minority members of the school board, who have been under fire recently. Somebody created a flyer for that purpose; the flyer reproduces the local school district’s logo to help the public focus easily on which school district is at issue.
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.
Fico Collections
JUNE 21, 2021
With novel artificial intelligence (AI) applications multiplying like rabbits these days, it may seem like the current wave of AI innovation is all beer and skittles. Lawsuits have a way of sobering up any metaphorical party and, in the wake of numerous high-profile racial bias and fairness cases, The Wall Street Journal reports that companies including Google, Twitter and Salesforce say they “plan to bulk up ethics teams responsible for evaluating the behavior of algorithms.”.
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Nerd Wallet
JUNE 18, 2021
When it comes to saving money, this year may look a little different from years past. The savings rate is lower than its peak of about 34% in April 2020, but Americans are still saving more than they did before the pandemic. This is according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, which defines savings. Margarette Burnette writes for NerdWallet. Email: mburnette@nerdwallet.com.
Account Recovery
JUNE 29, 2021
The governor of Minnesota has signed a number of omnibus bills into law, one of which contains provisions that expand the regulation of the accounts receivable management industry to include debt buyers, a new term that the state is defining for the first time. Gov. Tim Walz signed the bills into law this past Saturday. … The post Minn. Gov. Signs Omnibus Bills into Law, Include Provisions For Debt Buyers appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.
Sawin & Shea
JUNE 23, 2021
Although filing for bankruptcy can solve many of the issues you are dealing with, ease your stress level, and give you a chance to breathe, it cannot remove all of your worries. If you are contemplating filing for bankruptcy, you are probably overwhelmed with debt that you can’t repay while dealing with creditors. Many people in your situation are also behind on their rent and concerned about being evicted.
Public Citizen
JUNE 18, 2021
Farshad Ghodoosi of the David Nazarian School of Business & Economics, California State University, Northridge and Monica Sharif of California State University, Los Angeles have written Justice in Arbitration: The Consumer Perspective, International Journal of Conflict Management (2021). Here is the abstract: Purpose: Arbitration—a binding private third-party adjudication—has been the primary legal way for resolution of consumer disputes.
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Prosperity Now
JUNE 9, 2021
The recent expansion of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) under the American Rescue Plan is meant to provide relief to
Jimerson Firm
JUNE 4, 2021
Under Florida law, condominium association (“CA”) board of directors members and homeowners’ association (“HOA”) board of directors members owe fiduciary duties to their associations and the unit or home owners they serve. This generally means that directors must place the interests of the association above their own self-interest and take actions they reasonably believe will benefit the association and owners.
Nerd Wallet
JUNE 14, 2021
Wills and trusts are legal instruments that ensure assets are passed down to heirs as per your wishes, helping to provide for the people and causes close to your heart. While each can be a pillar of estate planning, wills and trusts have key differences to consider, from when they take effect to whether or. Tiffany Lam-Balfour writes for NerdWallet.
Account Recovery
JUNE 29, 2021
INDUSTRY FILES SUIT TO BLOCK ENACTMENT OF NEVADA MEDICAL DEBT COLLECTION LAW A dozen collection agencies, plus ACA International and the Nevada Collectors Association have filed a lawsuit against the state of Nevada seeking to block the enactment of a new law that governs how medical debts are to be collected in the state. The … The post Daily Digest – June 29.
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Debt Recoveries
JUNE 30, 2021
A good way to reduce bad debts is having great systems in place at the beginning. One of the best tools you can have is a credit application form. Basically, this is a request, usually in writing, for an extension of credit. You can present one to your prospective customers if they are not paying upfront. . A valid credit application form will normally have the following: • Type of credit requested. • Amount of credit extended. • Cost of the credit (i.e. if you charge interest or a recovery fe
Burr Forman
JUNE 17, 2021
In an E-Crypto News panel discussion, What Are The Long-Term Prospects For Bitcoin? author Christopher Hamman brought together a panel of 13 business professionals, including Frank Springfield , to discuss Bitcoin’s long term prospects. The full panel discussion can be found here. Frank’s interview in full text is below. “We have seen the amount of interest in cryptocurrencies skyrocket over the past year.
Sawin & Shea
JUNE 16, 2021
Many people assume that because they have filed bankruptcy, their credit is ruined, and they will not be able to qualify for any loans. This is not true. There are a number of steps you can take to improve your credit score and to make it likely that you can be approved for a loan. Chapter 7 bankruptcy: In this type of bankruptcy, your non-exempt assets (if any) have been liquidated to pay off a percentage of your debts.
Jimerson Firm
JUNE 28, 2021
Jacksonville, Fla. – June 28, 2021 – Jimerson Birr is proud to announced partners James O. “Joby” Birr, III and C. Ryan Maloney have been recognized among Florida Trend’s 2021 Legal Elite. This is the second consecutive year Maloney has earned the distinction, becoming the third multiyear honoree at the firm, joining Birr and managing partner Charles B.
Speaker: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
Niche markets represent a huge opportunity for the financial services industry in America. From college students and women to communities of color and low-to-moderate-income households, niche populations have specialized financial needs – but they often underutilize many valuable financial products and services. How can you better connect with these consumers?
Nerd Wallet
JUNE 15, 2021
Buy now, pay later has taken off for retail and travel purchases, and now companies like Walnut and Wellpay offer BNPL for health care costs. This payment option, sometimes referred to as a point-of-sale loan, allows patients to split medical bills into small monthly payments that include minimal or no interest. BNPL loans for health. Chanell Alexander writes for NerdWallet.
Account Recovery
JUNE 28, 2021
NEVADA REGULATOR ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT NEW MEDICAL DEBT COLLECTION LAW As evidenced by a recently held webinar on AccountsRecovery.net, there are a lot more questions than answers about a soon-to-be-enacted medical debt collection law in Nevada. But, thanks to some questions submitted to the Financial Institutions Division of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, … The post Daily Digest – June 28.
Fico Collections
JUNE 15, 2021
It’s June, a special month for honoring loved ones, especially parents and grandparents by raising Elder Abuse Awareness. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is officially June 15th and it’s an ideal time to educate oneself on how to protect elders from becoming victims of financial abuse. All too often, elders today are the targets of residential real estate fraud and scams.
Credit Corp
JUNE 11, 2021
In a Nutshell. According to a recent study by Point2 , new homeowners in over 51 of the 100 largest cities in the US are spending more than 30% of their income on mortgage payments. This goes against the common wisdom of financial advisors that says homeowners should avoid spending more than 28% of their gross income on their mortgage. In this post, we’ll discuss the findings and try to find out what it means for new homeowners in 2021.
Speaker: William Hord, Vice President of ERM Services
A well-defined change management process is critical to minimizing the impact that change has on your organization. Leveraging the data that your ERM program already contains is an effective way to help create and manage the overall change management process within your organization. Your ERM program generally assesses and maintains detailed information related to strategy, operations, and the remediation plans needed to mitigate the impact on the organization.
Qualco
JUNE 2, 2021
What happened when a leading loan servicing organisation looking to optimise its treatment process and increase cash collections decided to leverage enhanced analytics? Our new case study showcases the impact of harnessing predictive analytics into one of our client’s overall collection process and gives a full view of the approach used to achieve significant positive results.
Jimerson Firm
JUNE 24, 2021
Five Jimerson Birr Partners Named Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Business Litigation. Jacksonville, Fla. – June 24, 2021 – Jimerson Birr is proud to announce that five of its partners have been recognized as 2021 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Business Litigation. Managing partner Charles B. Jimerson and partner James O. “Joby” Birr, III received the Florida Super Lawyers designation for the eighth consecutive year, and Austin B.
Nerd Wallet
JUNE 30, 2021
This article provides information for educational purposes. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend specific investments, including stocks, securities or cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrencies were all the rage earlier this year, with the prices of several coins surging to record highs and crypto exchange Coinbase making its public offering.
Account Recovery
JUNE 18, 2021
Hunstein copycat cases propelled the number of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act cases filed in May higher, according to data released this week by WebRecon, which tracks litigation across the accounts receivable management industry. More than 200 lawsuits alleging companies violated the third-party disclosures provisions of the FDCPA have been filed since the Eleventh Circuit … The post Hunstein Cases Propel Spike in FDCPA Suits, While TCPA and FCRA Suit Totals Fall: WebRecon appeared fi
Speaker: Karl Camilleri, Cloud Services Product Manager at phoenixNAP
Did you know that 2021 was a record-breaking year for ransomware? The days of a “once in a while” attack against businesses and organizations are over. Cyberthreats have become a serious issue. With 495.1 million attacks, the threat marked a 148% increase compared to 2020 and was the most expensive year on record! As a result, data protection needs to be a concern for most banks, businesses, and information technology specialists.
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