Enterprise Recovery

JUNE 22, 2023

When it comes to dealing with B2B clients, it's important to approach any potentially negative situation with a proactive mindset. When you understand why clients may ask for more than your agreement, you can better anticipate and prepare for potential roadblocks. Whether it's negotiating with clients to find a mutually beneficial solution or knowing when it's time to end the relationship, there are strategies you can use to ensure a successful project outcome.

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Account Recovery

JUNE 13, 2023

In what many in the accounts receivable management industry fear is a nightmare scenario, plaintiffs who lose cases in federal court, especially if found not to have standing to sue, then turn and file the exact same case in state court, hoping the threshold to have standing is lower and therefore making it more likely […]

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American Profit Recovery

JUNE 23, 2023

We speak to business owners and other decision-makers all the time when it comes to debt collections and there is one question they ask repeatedly. Are there any warning signs a customer is not going to pay? And the answer is a definitive yes! There are unquestionably signs that a customer is not going to pay and we have assembled these below. And while that is not always the case, our experts have found these are the more apparent signs of a customer not paying you in the future.

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Consumer Finance

JUNE 26, 2023

CFPB issues order against payment processor ACI Worldwide Corp. and its subsidiary ACI Payments Inc. (ACI) improperly initiating approximately $2.3 billion in unlawful mortgage payment transactions. This is the CFPB’s first action addressing unlawful data handling practices in processing mortgage payments.

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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.

Nexa Collect

JUNE 21, 2023

Debt collection agencies are subject to various data security rules and regulations to protect consumer information. I will outline some general principles and specific regulations in the United States. Remember that there might be additional state or local regulations, and laws can change over time. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) : While primarily focused on the practices and behaviors of debt collectors, the FDCPA also contains provisions that protect consumers’ personal info

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Enterprise Recovery

JUNE 30, 2023

Nobody likes asking for money - least of all when your clients aren't paying their invoices promptly. Business-to-business debt collections could also impact your relationships with current and potential clients. It's crucial to keep things professional, even when they feel personal, and the missed payments are affecting your bottom line. Use these tips to protect your business reputation during B2B debt collections.

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Account Recovery

JUNE 7, 2023

The parent company of Lexington Law, which filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this week, is planning to auction off its assets and has laid off more than 75% of its employees, according to published reports.

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American Profit Recovery

JUNE 2, 2023

By Michael: To be successful at American Profit Recovery, you must have integrity, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. These three qualities will take you as far as you want to go in this company because they’re the most important in the collection industry. Consumers do not want to give their money to people they don’t trust, aren’t positive, and don’t work for it.

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Consumer Finance

JUNE 7, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against medical debt collector Phoenix Financial Services (Phoenix) for numerous debt collection and credit reporting violations.

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Nexa Collect

JUNE 29, 2023

“Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) schemes have gained popularity as an alternative to traditional credit, offering consumers the ability to purchase items immediately and pay for them over time. While these services can be convenient, they also have several potential negative impacts on consumers : Overspending : BNPL schemes can encourage impulsive buying and overspending by creating the illusion that consumers are not actually spending money.

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Prosperity Now

JUNE 15, 2023

Juneteenth National Independence Day commemorates the Emancipation Proclamation, in which President Abraham Lincoln issued the proclamation to free enslaved African

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Enterprise Recovery

JUNE 9, 2023

If you've ever struggled with chronic late-paying clients or are silently seething over invoices that were never paid, you're probably considering commercial debt collection. Of course, you're wondering how much it'll cost and if you have time to research it. You may wonder how to escalate an unpaid debt to a collections agency and if they'll damage your client relationships.

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Account Recovery

JUNE 6, 2023

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation yesterday announced three enforcement actions against different debt collection operations, for attempting to collect in the state without having or applying for a license and also making false or misleading representations when attempting to collect on a debt i n violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices …

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American Profit Recovery

JUNE 28, 2023

There have been many shifts in the debt collection industry over the past several years. And the trends and updates that many in the collection industry have worked hard on, are moving the industry in a positive way. Everything from enhanced technology, a better understanding of the career opportunities in the collection industry as well as forward progress in the collaboration between industry leaders and government at all levels.

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Consumer Finance

JUNE 5, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today released a new issue spotlight on the expansive adoption and use of chatbots by financial institutions.

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Nexa Collect

JUNE 28, 2023

Improving your online business reputation is essential in today’s digital age, where customers frequently rely on online reviews and social media presence before making purchasing decisions. Here are steps to help you improve your online business reputation: Monitor Your Online Presence : Regularly monitor what is being said about your business online.

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Jimerson Firm

JUNE 21, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic and unprecedented impact on the commercial real estate market, requiring landlords and tenants to rethink their traditional lease clauses. While the post-COVID landscape is still uncertain and may take some time to fully recover, there are a few key lease clauses that should be included in every new or renewed commercial lease agreement.

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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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Prosperity Now

JUNE 15, 2023

This June, families across the country are celebrating fathers and father figures in their lives. The yearly question of what to get dad for Father's Day will come up, and many kids will begin crafting and signing homemade cards.

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Account Recovery

JUNE 5, 2023

Facing the possibility of a $3 billion claim from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the parent company of Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection yesterday. A copy of the filing, filed in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, can be accessed by clicking here.

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American Profit Recovery

JUNE 26, 2023

We have a new collection manager here at American Profit Recovery and her name is Angela. She has been with American Profit Recovery for several years now and she has demonstrated the leadership qualities that can move a team in the right direction. If you are a regular reader of our blog then you have seen Angela, better known as Angie to her coworkers, contributing many articles about what it’s like to work here at American Profit Recovery, the culture we continuously build as well as th

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Credit Corp

JUNE 8, 2023

In July 2016, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and VantageScore Solutions reported that most consumers—more than 80%—knew basic facts about their credit scores, including that credit scores are used by lenders to approve or deny mortgages and by credit card issuers to approve or deny credit cards. While it’s good that most people know the importance of credit scores, the same survey found that many consumers don’t understand credit score details.

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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.

Nexa Collect

JUNE 27, 2023

Chargebacks can be costly for a business, not just in terms of revenue, but also in operational overheads and potential damage to reputation. Here are some strategies to reduce chargebacks: Clear Product/Service Descriptions : Provide detailed and accurate product or service descriptions. This reduces the likelihood of a customer being dissatisfied or claiming that the product or service was not as described.

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Consumer Finance

JUNE 19, 2023

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its annual report on the top financial concerns facing military families. The report highlights the growth of digital payment app usage in the servicemember community, the unique risks to servicemembers from these services, and the potential abuse from bad actors.

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Prosperity Now

JUNE 28, 2023

Homeownership is largely regarded as one of the key pathways to gaining and maintaining wealth. For National Homeownership Month, we’re taking a closer look at some of the recent homeownership data relevant to Black families in the United States. While there are several cities for which the data show an increase in Black relocation over the past several years, our analysis focuses on Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston – cities in the Southern United States from which Black families had previously fle

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Account Recovery

JUNE 30, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series that is sponsored by WebRecon. WebRecon identifies serial plaintiffs lurking in your database BEFORE you contact them and expose yourself to a likely lawsuit. Protect your company from as many as one in three new consumer lawsuits by scrubbing your consumers through WebRecon first. Want to learn more?

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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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