Account Recovery

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Twenty-twenty will easily be remembered as the year of the pandemic and will also easily be remembered as the year the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released the long-awaited debt collection rule, but there were a lot of other important events that occurred this year that will shape the accounts receivable management industry for years to … The post The Court Cases That Shaped the ARM Industry in 2020 appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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American Profit Recovery

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In the not too distant past, a business that hired a collection agency was doing so as a last resort. They had customers that were not paying, they called, sent letters, and decided that the only thing they could do was to get rid of that customer and send them to collections. A far cry from how a collection agency can help a business today. When you use an agency today you should be thinking a little differently about the results you want to gain from that relationship.

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Enterprise Recovery

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The internet allows for businesses to sell the use of software (and hardware) and revenue is collected either yearly or monthly as a subscription service. The as-a-service or subscription business model is sustainable as long as payments are received. Because client retention is very important to this business model, debt collections must be handled with business relationships in mind.

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Nerd Wallet

DECEMBER 11, 2020

A savings account is an important way to prepare for big expenses and future goals — even if you start small. No matter the amount you’re saving, what’s most critical is that you start now. “There’s never a time that’s soon enough,” says Angela Moore, a certified financial planner and the founder of Modern Money. Ruth Sarreal writes for NerdWallet. Email: rsarreal@nerdwallet.com.

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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.

Credit Corp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

More than 43 million people in America pay rent, but you wouldn’t know it to look at their credit reports. In fact, most rent and utility payments are not reported to the credit bureaus, which means you may not be getting credit for bills that you regularly pay. Here’s how to add rent and utility payments to your credit report. >> Learn more: How Rent Can Affect Your Credit Score.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 30, 2020

NINTH CIRCUIT AFFIRMS RULING FOR CFPB IN SEILA LAW CASE In a battle that has been to the Supreme Court and back, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit yesterday reaffirmed a District Court ruling that grants a petition from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau seeking to enforce a civil investigative demand letter that … The post Daily Digest – December 30.

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Debt Recoveries

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Hi, my name is Adam Stewart, Debt Collection Expert and owner of Debt Recoveries Australia.I want to share some quick ways you can increase your cash flow and at the same time, reduce your account receivables. I always say, cash is king in any business. You can be profitable and still go bankrupt because of cash flow problems. Cash flow is having the right amount of cash in the right places at the right time, every time.

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Fico Collections

DECEMBER 10, 2020

“Crossing the chasm” is every technologist’s most fervent wish—that their invention leaps the gulf between early adoption and mainstream embrace. Last year I predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) would grow up , with major infrastructure developing around Responsible AI , AI advocacy and AI governance. These and other milestones have come to pass, pushing enterprise-scale AI solidly into the “early adoption” phase, as defined by “Chasm” author Geoffrey Moore.

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Nerd Wallet

DECEMBER 11, 2020

You can use a lump sum to pay down or pay off student loans. There are never any penalties for prepaying federal or private student loans. You’ll save time and interest if you can pay off student loans in one lump sum. But before you do, make sure there’s not a better use for that. Ryan Lane writes for NerdWallet. Email: rlane@nerdwallet.com. The article Can You Pay Off Student Loans in One Lump Sum?

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Credit Corp

DECEMBER 3, 2020

There were more than 650,000 instances of reported identity theft in 2019, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Separate information from Javelin Strategy & Research found that consumers lost almost $17 billion to fraud in the same year. Concerned you might not be doing enough to prevent identity theft? Check out these tips we’ve collected to help you lead a more secure life and safeguard your information, finances and family.

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Jimerson Firm

DECEMBER 15, 2020

As discussed in parts 1-4 of this series, lenders have several options prior to instituting a commercial foreclosure action. Additionally, as briefly discussed in part 5 of this series, during the foreclosure action, lenders have options to try to preserve the value of the underlying collateral and to minimize further losses. One of those options is the appointment of a receiver.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 30, 2020

A District Court judge in Wisconsin has certified a class in a case against a collection agency accused of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by saying it “may” commence a civil action if the debt was not paid even though it had no intention of doing so. A copy of the ruling in … The post Judge Grants Certification in FDCPA Class Action Over Reference to ‘Civil Action’ in Letter appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Roths Child Law

DECEMBER 16, 2020

If you have an unfinished college degree and a mountain of debt, you're not alone. Many Tennessee residents who have dropped out of college find it difficult to break out of the debt cycle that began while they were a student. Fewer job prospects without a degree. Without a bachelor's degree on your resume, it can be hard to find work that pays much more than minimum wage.

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Fico Collections

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Santa Claus is facing a challenge in this pandemic year. Kids worldwide can’t sit on Santa’s lap. Elves are in lockdown and he needs to find new toy sources. Plus with Dancer and Prancer self-isolating, he needs a new way to make his worldwide rounds. This calls for advanced AI and decision management technology – enter FICO! The race is on to keep Santa on schedule. .

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Nerd Wallet

DECEMBER 1, 2020

This article provides information and education for investors. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks or securities. The best gift you can give yourself this year? A more secure financial future. No matter what stage of life you’re in, it’s never. Tiffany Lam-Balfour is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Credit Corp

DECEMBER 10, 2020

This year you’re finally ready to buy your home. But where to start? Where it’s your first time or you’re an experience home buyer, all the mortgage options out there can be overwhelming. If you’re on the hunt for a mortgage, you might want to consider a conventional loan. But there are a ton of different types of conventional loans, so which is the right one for you?

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Jimerson Firm

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The Florida Supreme Court has published the proper form to use when seeking a final judgment of foreclosure: Form 1.996(a), Final Judgment of Foreclosure (8-18-20). Form 1.996(a) is incorporated in the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure under Rule 1.900. Pursuant to Rule 1.900(b), the Form may be varied to meet the facts of a particular case, so long as the substance is expressed without prolixity.

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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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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 28, 2020

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Roths Child Law

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Home equity loans are generally referred to as second mortgages. If you are struggling to make payments on a second mortgage, it may be possible to file bankruptcy in an effort to have the debt discharged. Let's take a look at the process of filing for protection from creditors in Tennessee. What type of bankruptcy protection should you seek? In a Chapter 7 case, nonexempt property is sold in an effort to raise money to pay off your creditors.

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Consumer Finance

DECEMBER 29, 2020

On December 30, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a compliance assistance sandbox approval order to PayActiv regarding specific aspects of some of its earned wage access products.

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Nerd Wallet

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The importance of money has less to do with affording the newest iPhone or measuring career success, and far more to do with the core of being human: freedom, ego, stress and relationships. How we use and think about money — not just accumulating lots of it — literally can determine our happiness during the. Gregory Karp writes for NerdWallet. Email: gkarp@nerdwallet.com.

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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.

Credit Corp

DECEMBER 28, 2020

As of December 27, 2019, the IRS had received a whopping 155,798,000 tax returns during the year. A bit over 138 million of those were filed electronically, with almost 60 million electronic tax returns filed by individuals handling their own taxes. Whether you intend to be a self-preparer in 2021 or not, it’s a good idea to prepare for tax season sooner rather than later.

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Jimerson Firm

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The first COVID-19 related Emergency Order from Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation (“DBPR”) was issued on March 16, 2020 (“2020-01”). Now, nine (9) months later and there is another spike of COVID-19 infections across the country. As COVID-19 infections spike, board members of Community Associations across the state may want some guidance on what they can do with their common elements.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The CBE Group is taking over a call center that used to be used by Convergys is Clarksville, Tenn., and plans to create 500 new jobs in the area, according to published reports. About half of the jobs are expected to be created in 2021 and the company is expected to start recruiting new hires … The post CBE To Open Call Center in Tennessee, Will Hire 500 Employees appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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True Accord

DECEMBER 10, 2020

As we speed towards the end of a tumultuous year, I wanted to share my thoughts on what the months ahead may bring for the collections industry. First, to address the riddle in the title of this post, what do the holidays and tax season have in common? Debt repayment. According to TrueAccord’s data from 12 million American consumers, debt repayment typically peaks twice a year: once during the winter holidays and again from February to early April when tax refund checks are received.

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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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