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5 tips for collecting on delinquent accounts

Collections Law

Though you always hope your customers will pay their bills on time, delinquent debtors are an unfortunate but normal part of doing business. You can take steps to protect yourself and your company, however. At Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen LLC, our experienced commercial collection attorneys have been helping businesses recover debt since 1994. We are familiar with every legal option you have in Massachusetts for collection and offer the following tips for collecting on delinquent accounts: Start

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2022: Key trends in accounts receivable and collections

Debtor Daddy

With the difficulties that 2020 and 2021 brought business, it’s clear that implementing smart technology will be a key priority for finance leaders across 2022. In this post, Debtor Daddy looks at five key trends we’re predicting in accounts collections this coming year. Increasing automation. In a recent survey PWC found that 68% of CFOs were planning to increase their investment in digital transformation in the next 12 months.

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Everyone here can relate to consumer struggles

American Profit Recovery

By Angela: A lot of what we do is simply understanding and reasoning with our consumers. We work hard to build rapport and keep relationships for our clients so that their consumers have a good experience with us. While some people have these pre-determined ideas of how we don’t understand nor care before calling us, the truth is we are everyday people, all facing similar battles.

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Appeals Court Reverses Dismissal of Class Action Over Online Convenience Fees

Account Recovery

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following was written by Ronald S. Canter and is being republished with his permission. On January 19, 2022, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Alexander v. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC (Case No. 20-2359, 2022 WL 164018), reversed the dismissal of a class action filed by two Maryland borrowers claiming that the … The post Appeals Court Reverses Dismissal of Class Action Over Online Convenience Fees appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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Is It Time To Update Your Credit, A/R or Collections Policies?

Enterprise Recovery

As part of setting up your accounts receivable department for success, it's important to define responsibilities, create job roles and policies to ensure things run smoothly. These roles and policies will include approving clients for credit, setting payment terms and approved methods of payment, invoicing procedures, and what to do if the client doesn't pay on time.

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What Happens if you Ignore Debt Collection Calls

Nexa Collect

If you think that ignoring written demands and calls from a collection agency will spare you from all the consequences, then you are wrong. A debt collector has several ways to find your latest address, phone number, and employer information. This process is called skip tracing. Your credit card address, your USPS change of address, address on your most recent bills are collected by data aggregation companies and/or credit reporting agencies.

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IRS in ‘Crisis’ as 2022 Tax Season Set to Kick Off

Account Recovery

The Internal Revenue Service “is in crisis” after its most “challenging” year ever in 2021, writes the agency’s Taxpayer Advocate Office in its annual report to Congress, noting that the agency is processing more returns than ever while relying on software that is six decades old. The IRS is scheduled to start accepting returns on … The post IRS in ‘Crisis’ as 2022 Tax Season Set to Kick Off appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Filing Taxes After Filing for Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Filing your taxes and filing for bankruptcy are two things that can be confusing and challenging on their own. When you put the two together, it can cause debtors even more stress. However, understanding the basics and what to look out for can make the whole situation a lot easier. Filing your taxes after filing for bankruptcy is not as complicated as it may seem, and if you are still confused after doing some research, you can always reach out to a bankruptcy lawyer.

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Examine Colleges’ In-House Lending Practices

Consumer Finance

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it will begin examining the operations of post-secondary schools, such as for-profit colleges, that extend private loans directly to students.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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Transcript Gaps? A Strong College Application Remains Possible

Nerd Wallet

Applying to college typically comes with some uncertainty, but this year’s applicants are tackling one additional question: What should you do when a pandemic has limited what goes into your college applications? Many extracurriculars, including sports and clubs, couldn’t go on during the pandemic. And many school districts across the country, recognizing the challenges the.

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Groups File Amicus Briefs Supporting Preferred in Advance of En Banc Rehearing

Account Recovery

Five groups have filed amicus briefs with the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the defendant-appellee in Hunstein v. Preferred Management & Collection Services, each laying out their arguments why the Court should rule that the plaintiff-appellant does not have standing to sue in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case that alleges … The post Groups File Amicus Briefs Supporting Preferred in Advance of En Banc Rehearing appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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How Is Credit Limit Determined?

Credit Corp

Credit limit plays an important role for millions of credit card users across the country. It’s a factor that influences credit card use and, by its role in determining credit utilization, your credit score as a whole. So understanding your credit limit and how a credit card issuer sets it is very important. But what exactly is a credit limit, and how is it determined by a credit card issuer?

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CFPB Bans BrightSpeed Solutions and Its Former CEO for Supporting Telemarketing Scammers Targeting Older Americans

Consumer Finance

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a proposed final judgement and order with a federal district court that, if entered by the court, would resolve a March 2021 lawsuit brought by the CFPB against BrightSpeed Solutions and its founder Kevin Howard.

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

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The Property Line: Is It Time for a HELOC Comeback?

Nerd Wallet

Home equity lines of credit have declined for more than a decade. But HELOCs should make a turnaround in 2022 as mortgage rates rise to their highest levels since 2019. A home equity line of credit lets you borrow against your home’s equity. You can draw from it periodically and repay some or all of. Holden Lewis writes for NerdWallet. Email: hlewis@nerdwallet.com.

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Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Defendant in TCPA ATDS Case

Account Recovery

The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s ruling in favor of a defendant that was accused of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by contacting the plaintiff using an automated telephone dialing system. A copy of the ruling in the case of Meier v. Allied Interstate can be accessed … The post Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Defendant in TCPA ATDS Case appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Without the Extended Child Tax Credit Expansion, Families are Left Out in the Cold this Winter

Prosperity Now

On January 14, 36 million families, with 65 million children, should have received their seventh monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC)

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Defending the right to be funny

Public Citizen

by Paul Alan Levy. Late last year, Harrison Greenbaum , a New York comedian and magician, included Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos, better known in the magician trade as Criss Angel , who is, apparently, a very well known magic act, in an annual satirical review that he offers of major figures in the magic trade. A particular point of this performance was a restaurant that Sarantakos opened in a rural area outside Las Vegas called Criss Angel Breakfast Lunch and Pizza, or CABLP.

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Future-Proof Your Firm: Smarter Tech for Stronger Returns & Simpler Workflows

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer

Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!

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Business Loan Broker: Do You Need One?

Nerd Wallet

Finding and applying for business financing can be time-consuming and complicated, especially if you don’t have much experience with the process. Business loan brokers can save you time, offer industry knowledge and hopefully help you get the best small-business loan offer. But they aren’t necessary for every business. Here’s what you need to know about business.

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Daily Digest – January 21. Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant in FCRA Class Action; Appeals Court Overturns Dismissal of Convenience Fee Case

Account Recovery

JUDGE GRANTS MSJ FOR DEFENDANT IN FCRA CLASS OVER ACCESSING CREDIT REPORT WHEN COLLECTING ON DEBT In a case that was defended by David Schultz and the team at Hinshaw Culbertson, a District Court judge in Arizona has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment after it was accused in a class action of violating … The post Daily Digest – January 21.

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PDCflow Earns G2 High Performer and Momentum Leader for Winter 2022

PDC Flow

Have you ever wondered what people who use software products really think about their tools? Now you can find out! PDCflow was recently given several awards from software review website G2 Crowd , based directly on customer feedback. With an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5, it’s safe to say our customers are happy about our payment communication software.

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Freedom Debt Relief Review

Better Credit Blog

Key Takeaways. In this review of Freedom Debt Relief, we’ll explain how the company can help if you’re struggling with unpaid bills. The firm’s flagship service involves negotiating with creditors to reduce what you owe in exchange for paying off a certain amount as a lump sum. If you sign up to Freedom Debt Relief’s program, an advisor from the company will: Offer you a free financial evaluation as the first step.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

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NerdWallet Smart Money Podcast Book Club

Nerd Wallet

Welcome to the Smart Money Podcast Book Club, where we talk with authors about personal finance books. First up is Bola Sokunbi, author of “Clever Girl Finance: Ditch Debt, Save Money and Build Real Wealth.” She shares how she learned about money from her mother, some of the early mistakes she made and her advice. Kimberly Palmer writes for NerdWallet.

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Conn. Regulator Yanks Agency’s License, Imposes $100k Fine For Not Responding to Examination Request

Account Recovery

The Connecticut Department of Banking has revoked a collection agency’s license to collect in the state, while also issuing an order to cease and desist from not cooperating with the regulator, and assessed a fine of $100,000 for failing to provide information that had been requested as part of an examination of the agency. A … The post Conn.

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18 Steps to Reach Financial Freedom

Credit Corp

This article originally appeared on The Financially Independent Millennial and was republished with permission. Are you looking to become financially free in 2022? Who wouldn’t? This article covers the steps you can take to reach financial freedom. Achieving financial freedom is many peoples’ goal. Everyone wants to live the American dream with enough savings, investments, and cash on hand to afford the lifestyle they want to have.

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Almost three quarters of Scottish Businesses owed money

UK debt collections

NEARLY three quarters (72 per cent) of small or medium enterprises (SMEs) across Scotland are currently waiting on late payments from customers, according to new research from Barclays surveying 500 UK small business owners. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 58 per cent. For medium sized enterprises with 50 to 249 staff, those waiting on late payments rises to more than nine in ten (94 per cent).

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Operational Strength Starts with People: The New Rules of Finance Leadership

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

What’s holding finance teams back isn’t just process inefficiency. It’s culture gaps, reactive mindsets, and missed opportunities to lead real change. In an era of disruption, finance leaders can no longer afford to operate on autopilot and the most resilient teams aren’t just efficient—they’re connected, talent driven, and culture-focused. Join Melissa Hurrington for an exploration into how finance leaders can evolve beyond process and numbers to create adaptive, people-powered teams that thriv