Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Seeking to offer consumers more ways to settle their unpaid debts, a husband and wife team fro Wisconsin have launched a new platform that was recently profiled in a media publication. Called Debtle, the platform offers creditors the opportunity to accept “alternative payments” beyond traditional checks and credit and debit cards. Options like opt-in payment … The post New Platform Offers ‘Innovative’ Options to Repay Debts appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Enterprise Recovery

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Within an accounting department, a credit manager's job is to determine the creditworthiness and credit risk of clients. By setting up clients in this way, along with the implementation of a credit policy, your accounts receivable department can be more successful, cash flow is boosted and the risk of non-paying clients is reduced. Here are best practices for creating a business credit policy.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

If you’re a procrastinator and your passport is set to expire, hopefully you don’t have an international trip planned within the next four months (at least). The U.S. Department of State is warning of massive delays in turnaround times both for issuing new — and renewing existing — passports. If you’re renewing an existing passport. Sally French writes for NerdWallet.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

This is a question we get asked all the time and our answer is always the same- absolutely you should. But give them one final chance and don’t ever give them longer than 24 hours to respond or pay. Short, sharp deadlines. The time for chit chat and niceties is over. You mean business and they can either pay you today or deal with the debt collectors tomorrow.

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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.

Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

JUDGE GRANTS MTD IN FDCPA CASE OVER ALLEGEDLY INSUFFICIENT VALIDATION INFORMATION There is no doubt that consumers are often confused by the information that is sent to them by debt collectors. It is the very reason why courts have instituted the least sophisticated consumer standard, a lens through which judges can determine whether even the … The post Daily Digest – September 17.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Student loan debt is often seen as a crisis for millennials and Generation Z, but the truth is the financial impact of the more than $1.7 trillion in education debt [1] can be felt across generations. Parent PLUS loan debt — currently exceeding $100 billion [2] — is one such example. Parent PLUS loans are. Erin El Issa writes for NerdWallet. Email: erin@nerdwallet.com.

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True Accord

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The intelligent, client-branded product for delinquent accounts uses a patented, machine learning-driven decision engine to engage customers and boost recovery rates. Lenexa, KS – Sept. 16, 2021 – TrueAccord Corporation, which offers intelligent digital recovery and communication products and services, today launched Retain , a new, client-branded product that addresses early-stage collection challenges for lenders and other organizations with customers with past-due delinquent accou

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s ruling that a collector did not violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by attempting to collect attorney’s fees and fees-on-fees after filing a collection lawsuit against an individual. A copy of the ruling in the case of Robbins v. MED-1 Solutions … The post Appeals Court Affirms Ruling in FDCPA Fees-on-Fees Case appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Credit Corp

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Becoming an authorized user is a common tip for individuals trying to build their credit. But what about the people who are being asked to add authorized users? How do authorized users affect you and your credit scores? As long as you’re making payments on time and neither of you run up a lot of debt, you shouldn’t see much effect on your credit reports.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Negotiating is an important personal finance skill that can help you earn more and pay less. Whether you’re discussing a job offer, dickering at a car dealership or just trying to work out a budget with your significant other, the ability to bargain effectively can have a huge impact. You don’t have to be a. Liz Weston writes for NerdWallet. Email: lweston@nerdwallet.com.

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Consumer Finance

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today released a report warning that millions of renters and their families may suffer previously avoided economic harms of the COVID-19 pandemic as federal and state relief programs end. The report, “Financial conditions for renters before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic,” finds that some government relief efforts likely helped maintain the financial stability of renters and their families, suggesting that many may be at risk as those programs ex

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

After defaulting on a credit card debt, having a judgment issued against you, and then receiving four more collection letters seeking to collect on a debt, is there anyone who thinks that the next letter is going to induce an individual to repay the debt? But because the balance was lower in that next letter, … The post Judge Grants MSJ For Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Misstated Debt Amount in Letter appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Credit Corp

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This article originally appeared on My Life, I Guess and has been republished here with permission. Your resume is your introduction to a potential employer. A weak or ineffective resume will make the wrong first impression and will likely prevent you from getting a job. It’s not something that you can just quickly throw together or copy off of Google.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Health care in retirement is a big-ticket item. Experts estimate that an average 65-year-old retired couple in 2021 would need about $300,000 in after-tax savings earmarked for health care costs in their post-work life, even with Medicare, according to Fidelity. The totals are daunting, but you can take steps to keep costs as low as. Kate Ashford writes for NerdWallet.

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UK debt collections

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Debt Collection firms that collect monies on behalf of the BNPL (buy now pay later) sector are being targeted. Regulators have been called upon to crack down on ‘buy now, pay later’ companies. A recent scathing report revealed that one in 10 shoppers using the credit services are being chased by debt collectors amid surging demand for this form of credit.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Lenexa, KS – Sept. 16, 2021 – TrueAccord Corporation, which offers intelligent digital recovery and communication products and services, today launched Retain, a new, client-branded product that addresses early-stage collection challenges for lenders and other organizations with customers with past-due delinquent accounts. Using the company’s patented, machine learning-based and self-optimizing decision engine, Retain uses engagement … The post TrueAccord Launches Retain, a Dig

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Credit Corp

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

This article originally appeared on The Financially Independent Millennial and was republished with permission. Everyone wants to enjoy a comfortable retirement , but unfortunately, this goal feels out of reach for most people. Individuals approaching retirement can increase their chances of financial stability by working to master practical skills that will be essential once the working years are in the rearview mirror.

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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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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Medicare pays most costs of CPAP, a common therapy for people with obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. To get coverage, you’ll need a physician to prescribe a CPAP machine based on tests — including a sleep study — showing that you have OSA. OSA, which afflicts 25 million adults in the United States, is a. John Rossheim writes for NerdWallet. Email: USexpansion@nerdwallet.com.

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Prosperity Now

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

On September 15, millions of families will receive the third installment of the monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments that

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

JUDGE GRANTS MSJ FOR DEFENSE IN FDCPA CASE OVER WEBSITE DISCLOSURE Sometimes, collectors will use a broad brush and expansive statements to try and cover as much ground as possible when letting consumers know about the rules and regulations related to collecting on unpaid debts. Those statements do not specifically violate the Fair Debt Collection … The post Daily Digest – September 13.

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Credit Corp

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

This article originally appeared on The Financially Independent Millennial and was republished with permission. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author only and are not endorsed by Credit.com. Everyone can start an online business. No massive bank balance, college degree, or extensive work experience is necessary. All that’s required is an excellent idea, the right systems, and the motivation to become financially independent.

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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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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Original Medicare doesn’t pay for dentures or related dental appointments for fittings or tooth extractions. To get some coverage of these substantial costs, you’ll need to enroll in Medicare Advantage or private dental insurance. Medicare excludes all dental services, except in some specific and unusual circumstances where dentistry or oral surgery is required in a.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Once the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (Check 21) came into effect in 2004, banks could handle checks electronically thereby increasing the speed of check processing and reducing the costs of handling and transferring physical checks. Today, most financial institutions offer a mobile deposit option that lets people deposit checks through an app on their phones.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

It’s one thing to defraud healthcare insurers and Medicaid for millions of dollars, and to “loot” hundreds of thousands of dollars from banks under the Paycheck Protection Program, but did the guy have to initiate debt collection proceedings against the patients he was bilking, too? In for a penny, in for a pound, I guess, … The post Doctor Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Fraud That Included Suing Patients With Unpaid Debts appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Micro Bilt

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

In some ways, the digital era has made it easier to stay connected. In other ways, it's made it easier for people to disappear. You may have heard of it before, but what is skip tracing exactly? And what's the importance of skip tracing to locate hard-to-find people? We'll answer these questions and more, so keep reading.

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