April, 2021

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Why People Resist Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Bankruptcy is a smart, legal, and effective way to wipe out a mountain of old debts. Yet, it still has a stigma that makes many people avoid it. There are many reasons why people resist bankruptcy, but some are based on fiction rather than facts. Maybe you’re avoiding bankruptcy merely because of a mistaken impression about it, so let’s clear things up.

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Appeals Court Rules Sending Info to Letter Vendor Counts as Communication Under FDCPA

Account Recovery

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s ruling that a debt collector did not violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act when it sent an individual’s personal information to a letter vendor to have a collection letter sent to that person. The Appeals Court ruled that transmitting that information constituted a … The post Appeals Court Rules Sending Info to Letter Vendor Counts as Communication Under FDCPA appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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6 Steps for Financial Spring Cleaning, Pandemic-Style

Nerd Wallet

Given the challenges of pandemic life, many financial tasks may have stayed on the back burner this year as we all tried to just make it through each day. At the same time, the pandemic had a big impact on our financial lives, and some money-related to-do’s are likely in order. Now that it’s spring, Kimberly Palmer writes for NerdWallet. Email: kpalmer@nerdwallet.com.

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Ready to Launch & Grow Your SaaS Startup? Here's a Checklist

Enterprise Recovery

You have an amazing software idea and you're ready to make some money with it. Have you figured out your product's niche market? Have a business plan already? Are you already getting feedback from customers? These are just a few questions to consider as you take your product to market and start enjoying that recurring revenue. Use this checklist when you're ready to launch and grow your SaaS startup!

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From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures

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.

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CFPB Proposes Mortgage Servicing Changes to Prevent Wave of COVID-19 Foreclosures

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today proposed a set of rule changes intended to help prevent avoidable foreclosures as the emergency federal foreclosure protections expire.

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What are the disqualifiers to filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Roths Child Law

Debt can quickly mount if you don't aggressively address it early on. Many consumers who find themselves unable to pay their bills look to different debt relief options to gain a fresh financial start, including bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy can provide you with that clean financial slate that you're looking for where you can wipe away most of your debts.

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FTC Fines Company $20M For FCRA Violations

Account Recovery

The Federal Trade Commission has reached a $20 million settlement with a company accused of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act by improperly obtaining individuals’ credit reports and the FTC’s Red Flags Rule for failing to implement an identity theft program. The company, Vivint Smart Homes, will pay a $15 million civil penalty and $5 … The post FTC Fines Company $20M For FCRA Violations appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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9 Ways to Get Free Books for Kids

Nerd Wallet

Reading has plenty of upsides for kids: It develops skills, boosts intelligence and sparks imagination. Despite the benefits, reading can still turn into an expensive hobby. Thankfully, there are ways you can get new, used and even virtual books without paying a cent. Here’s how to get free children’s books. How to get physical copies. Lauren Schwahn writes for NerdWallet.

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Join me for these money events

Dear Debt

Hey debt fighters! I wanted to let you know about some upcoming FREE and low-cost events that I thought you might be into. And before we get started, I want… Related Posts: Come to My Money Party Tonight. Free Debt Workshop Tomorrow. Resources for Taking Care of Your Mental Health and Wealth. My New Podcast the Mental Health and Wealth Show Is Here.

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When It Comes to Collections Software, “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough

Are you finding some snags in your collections process? With delinquencies, and the number of consumers looking for payment assistance on the rise, it may be time to consider an efficient cloud-based software to support your team. Learn how MeridianLink® Collect has helped financial institutions like yours streamline collections processes.

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CFPB Rule Clarifies Tenants Can Hold Debt Collectors Accountable for Illegal Evictions

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued an interim final rule in support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s eviction moratorium.

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New Florida Law Gives Businesses Liability Protections From COVID-19 Claims

Jimerson Firm

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on Florida businesses, particularly those in the hospitality, travel and restaurant industries, forcing many of them to close their doors to the public at various times and to suffer financial hardship. As businesses are beginning to re-open, a growing concern has been expressed that frivolous COVID-19-related claims may threaten their financial survival.

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Do You Have to Get Debt Counseling Before Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Filing for bankruptcy is a process. As part of that process, the bankruptcy law requires that you get a certificate that evidences you did a pre-filing counseling session with an approved agency. Debt counseling (also called credit counseling) is required before you can declare bankruptcy. There is a pre-filing counseling and pre-discharge counseling.

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Judge Partially Grants MSJ for Defendant Accused of Attempting to Collect From Wrong Person

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Washington has partially granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment while denying a plaintiff’s motion for the same ruling in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case in which the defendant attempted to collect a debt from the plaintiff, who claims not to have incurred the debt in question. A … The post Judge Partially Grants MSJ for Defendant Accused of Attempting to Collect From Wrong Person appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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10 Ways to Improve Payment Collections with Salesforce

For finance teams using Salesforce’s powerful CRM technology, automation can transform accounts receivable processes, driving efficiency and delivering measurable results like cost savings, reduced customer churn, and lower DSO.

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What’s the Average Student Loan Debt for a Bachelor’s Degree?

Nerd Wallet

The average loan debt for a bachelor’s degree among the class of 2019 was $28,950, according to the most recent data available from The Institute for College Access & Success. The amount of debt you take on for college will depend on a variety of factors. The most important factors to consider are where you. Anna Helhoski writes for NerdWallet. Email: anna@nerdwallet.com.

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6 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Financial Responsibility

Credit Corp

If you’re ready to start thinking about your finances, we’ve got good news for you: April is Financial Literacy Month. Promoted by the Jump$tart Coalition , National Financial Literacy Month is a great time to evaluate your financial situation and make a plan to reach your financial goals. It’s a great time to teach your kids about financial responsibility, too.

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CFPB Compliance Bulletin Warns Mortgage Servicers: Unprepared is Unacceptable

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today warned mortgage servicers to take all necessary steps now to prevent a wave of avoidable foreclosures this fall. Millions of homeowners currently in forbearance will need help from their servicers when the pandemic-related federal emergency mortgage protections expire this summer and fall. Servicers should dedicate sufficient resources and staff now to ensure they are prepared for a surge in borrowers needing help.

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Subcontractors: What to Do If You Are Not Getting Paid on a Construction Project

Jimerson Firm

As a subcontractor, payment for your work is critical. If a subcontractor is not getting paid on a construction project, there are some important things to consider, including whether the general contractor has grounds to withhold payment, whether the subcontractor can stop the work, and how a subcontractor can best ensure payment from the general contractor.

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Connect, Care, Convert: Secrets to Establishing Trust with Niche Markets and Turning Them Into Clients

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?

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Student loan companies can set borrowers up to default

Roths Child Law

Taking out a student loan is supposed to be a financial investment in your future. Unfortunately, many college graduates learn the hard way that even after graduating, they can't find a job offering the kind of income that they had once hoped to earn. It can be very difficult for college graduates to balance their daily financial needs with the obligation to repay massive student loans.

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Getting to Know Amy Stratz of FBCS

Account Recovery

The “Getting to Know” series is sponsored by Applied Innovation. Applied Innovation is helping to shape the future of accounts receivable management. Product development is driven by customer feedback, agency profitability and compliance and includes platforms addressing client portal access, document management, payment negotiation, Regulation E focused electronic payment authorizations and TCPA communication authorization platforms. … The post Getting to Know Amy Stratz of FB

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How Shopping Small Makes a Big Impact in Your Community

Nerd Wallet

I get it. It’s easy to shop on Amazon. Running low on toilet paper? Need lightbulbs? Want a bath caddy on a whim? With two clicks and even less thought, the item you need/want/desire is at your doorstep, often in 48 hours or less. Shopping locally requires more thought. Supporting small businesses is an intentional. Kelsey Sheehy writes for NerdWallet.

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How to Generate Income from a Portfolio in [4 Easy] Ways

Credit Corp

This post originally appeared on The Financially Independent Millennial and has been republished with permission. Are you like many, wondering how to generate income from a portfolio? It can seem like a daunting question, but the answer is resoundingly simple. Ways to Generate Income from a Portfolio. As you know, your financial independence number is an estimate of how much you need to live off (the dividends) generated by your portfolio, forever.

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Successful Change Management with Enterprise Risk Management

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.

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CFPB Takes Action Against SettleIt, Inc. for Steering Consumers into High-Cost Loans

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action today against an online debt-settlement company for taking advantage of consumers, failing to disclose its relationship to certain creditors, and steering consumers into high-cost loans offered by affiliated lenders.

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Debt Collection in the Pandemic: Compassion Is Critical to Success

Fico Collections

The economic and financial fall-out following the turbulence of the past 12 months has highlighted the critical need for agility, flexibility and adaptability in unprecedented times. This is particularly true for managing debt collection in the pandemic. It’s clear that being slow to react or tone-deaf to customers facing financial difficulty by delivering impersonal or threatening collections messages — while lacking the flexibility to find collaborative ways to solve your customers challenges

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The savings gap for Baby Boomers: Bankruptcy could help you stay retired

Roths Child Law

With just $15 left in their bank, one Baby Boomer made peace with the fact that she had less than others. Many retirees are finding themselves in this same position, which is why it’s an important topic to discuss. It’s widely known that this generation, the Baby Boomer generation, has a wide savings gap compared to some past generations. In one case, a woman decided to move to survive when her fortune disappeared during the financial crisis.

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CFPB Publishes County-by-County Breakdown of Consumer Complaints

Account Recovery

There appears to be a racial component to consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, according to data released yesterday by the regulator, including complaints related to debt collection. Overall, consumers living in counties with the highest percentage of minority populations submitted four times as many complaints as those living in counties with … The post CFPB Publishes County-by-County Breakdown of Consumer Complaints appeared first on AccountsRecovery.n

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How Preparation and Strategy Can Be Used to Fight and Defeat Any Ransomware Attack

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.