Enterprise Recovery
JULY 31, 2024
Consumer and business debt are two distinct types of debt that are handled quite differently. Consumer debt is the debt individuals incur for personal expenses, such as credit card debt, student loans, or mortgages. Business debt, however, refers to the debt incurred by businesses or organizations for various purposes, such as operational expenses, investment in assets, or expansion.
Account Recovery
AUGUST 2, 2024
More than 90% of households can handle a $400 expense shock, with low-income households showing unexpected resilience, according to a report released this week by The JPMorganChase Institute. By the Numbers: Key Findings: Additional Insights: The Bottom Line: The new data reveals a more optimistic view of American financial resilience than previously thought.
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Consumer Finance
JULY 29, 2024
There’s no question that our economy and society rely on banks just like we rely on our power grid and our transportation network. Congress put in place guardrails to ensure the ownership and control of this critical infrastructure promotes resiliency and is free of conflicts of interest.
Roths Child Law
AUGUST 2, 2024
One of the challenging topics when filing for bankruptcy is whether or not to tell creditors. Should you inform your creditors about your plan to file for bankruptcy, or is it a bad idea? Here is what to know about this matter: What do you want to achieve? Your objective of notifying creditors about your plan can help you determine if doing so can be beneficial or not.
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.
Collections Law
JULY 29, 2024
When it comes to collecting business debt, the most critical steps occur before the goods or services are even purchased. This is when your business establishes control over the commercial relationship. By taking preemptive measures, you can set a solid foundation that will help you get paid, even if a creditor becomes delinquent. Our commercial collections litigation attorneys at Law Offices of Alan M.
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Credit Corp
JULY 29, 2024
Collection accounts are bad for your credit score. These negative marks on your credit report indicate you might not pay your bills on time—or ever, which is why lenders don’t like to see them. Collection accounts can stay on your credit report for up to 7 years. This makes it harder to get approved for credit during that time. Learning how to remove collections from your credit report can help you clean up your credit history and open better financial doors in the future.
Consumer Finance
JULY 31, 2024
Director Rohit Chopra outlined recent efforts to combat price gouging and unfair practices in financial services, focusing on private equity involvement, junk fees, and credit card interest rates.
UK debt collections
JULY 31, 2024
An arrest warrant has been issued for Katie Price, after she failed to attend a court hearing relating to her bankruptcies. Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Catherine Burton said Ms Price had received “very clear warnings” that she must attend the hearing on Tuesday. The former glamour model had not responded to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over her debts, a court heard.
Account Recovery
AUGUST 2, 2024
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?
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.
Credit Corp
JULY 29, 2024
Worried about your credit score? We get it – credit is confusing. In many ways it feels like you have no control over this thing that determines whether you can get a car, apartment or even a new cellphone without a broken screen. But having a healthy credit score or even improving a bad credit score doesn’t require becoming an expert. Here are 9 easy ways to get you started, listed in order from easiest to most difficult. 1.
Consumer Finance
JULY 29, 2024
Industrial banks require special attention from the FDIC Board of Directors given the unique risks they pose.
UK debt collections
AUGUST 1, 2024
A new SME insights report by Dojo has revealed that an estimated 110,940 SMEs are at risk of going bust due to having no cash left to support business operations. The study also revealed that over 30% of SMEs cited rising inflation and high interest rates as their biggest challenge for 2024. Additionally, 1 in 6 SME owners felt unconfident to some extent in their understanding of the term ‘cash runway’ – the number of months a business has until cash runs out. 2% of businesses said that they hav
Account Recovery
AUGUST 2, 2024
A District Court judge in Connecticut has denied a defendant’s motion to compel arbitration in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class-action lawsuit, ruling the defendant — a debt buyer that purchased the account from the original creditor — did not have specific documentation reflecting the assignment of the plaintiff’s account.
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.
Taurus Collect
JULY 29, 2024
In today’s challenging economic climate, many businesses face the painful reality of unpaid invoices and debts. This problem can escalate quickly, leading to costly collection efforts that drain resources and time. Fortunately, there’s a solution: no collection no fee debt collection. This approach allows you to focus on running your business while experts handle your debt recovery without upfront costs.
Consumer Finance
AUGUST 1, 2024
The CFPB and other federal financial regulatory agencies announced a joint proposed rule to establish data standards for certain information collections submitted to financial regulatory agencies.
UK debt collections
JULY 29, 2024
Late payments to UK small businesses surged over the last three months, with payments delayed by more than a week on average, according to the latest research by Xero. Payments to small businesses were made 7.3 days late, on average, between April and June. This is an increase of 1.8 days compared to the January and March Quarter, and represents the largest quarterly increase for four years, when pandemic uncertainty prompted a short-term spike.
Account Recovery
AUGUST 2, 2024
A significant portion of insured, working-age Americans are grappling with unexpected medical bills and insurance coverage denials, which can lead to financial strain and delayed healthcare, according to the results of a survey conducted by The Commonwealth Fund.
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!
Taurus Collect
JULY 29, 2024
Managing debt collection fees can be a daunting task for any business. An ineffective credit and collections process not only increases these fees but can also strain relationships with customers. In today’s competitive landscape, it is essential to streamline your approach to ensure timely payments while maintaining a positive image. This blog post will guide you through simple steps to completely overhaul your credit and collections process.
Direct Recovery
AUGUST 1, 2024
The debt collection process is a necessary evil for anyone who extends credit to clients, customers, or other businesses. In an ideal world, everyone would earn plenty of money to pay all of their obligations on time, but in the real world, we are not always quite so fortunate. When things get difficult and payments are missed, debt collectors are the ones that get tasked with tracking and collecting what is owed as efficiently as possible.
Roths Child Law
AUGUST 2, 2024
Bankruptcy can help people who have large amounts of debt. Before you file for bankruptcy, you should understand what the process can do for you and your bankruptcy options. Here is what you should know: 1. What debts can you relieve with bankruptcy? There are many different kinds of debts. The debts you can resolve with bankruptcy include: Credit card debt Medical debt Loan debt However, not all forms of debt can be resolved with bankruptcy.
Account Recovery
AUGUST 1, 2024
Starting today, the Department of Education is going to begin informing 30 million individuals with unpaid student loans about their options, letting them know they have until the end of the month to notify their servicers if they wish to opt out of the forgiveness programs.
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.
Credit Corp
JULY 31, 2024
In recent years, the rise of digital lenders like SoFi and Ally has transformed the lending landscape, offering borrowers new options for obtaining loans quickly and conveniently. But what sets these digital lenders apart from traditional banks and credit unions? And how can you navigate the process of shopping for a loan with them? In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about securing a loan from digital lenders, including the pros and cons, and key differences compared
Direct Recovery
JULY 31, 2024
Commercial debt collection agencies can be tremendously effective partners for almost any small business that offers credit to their customers. The right debt collection agency can act as your own personal accounts receivable department tasked with tracing down delinquent accounts, contacting debtors, negotiating payments, filing for judgments, and collecting payments.
Consumer Finance
JULY 29, 2024
The United States recently renewed its special ties with the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau, collectively the Freely Associated States.
Account Recovery
AUGUST 1, 2024
Here in the United States, 88% of healthcare customers consider clear and timely communication essential to their overall experience, up from 81% a year earlier, according to Smart Communications’ 2024 Global Benchmark Report, which emphasizes the growing importance of personalized and secure interactions in the healthcare industry.
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
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