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CFPB Launches Investigation into How Tech ‘Giants’ Use Payment Info

Account Recovery

If you have ever watched a movie where someone goes to jail, the advice that the person usually receives is to fight the biggest inmate on the first day, to show you mean business and that you’re tough. Well, the new Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, who has been in office for all … The post CFPB Launches Investigation into How Tech ‘Giants’ Use Payment Info appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Fourth year at American Profit Recovery…here I come…

American Profit Recovery

By Sabrine: I am approaching my fourth year here at American Profit Recovery. The time here flew by, and I am in awe that I have been here for as long as I have. Loyalty as well as being tenured at jobs growing up has been the norm for me prior to graduating college. As I get ready to complete my fourth year here and knowing that this is the career path for me, I can excitedly say that I look forward to celebrating my anniversary every year it arrives.

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How to Invest With Your HSA, and Why

Nerd Wallet

It’s hard enough to motivate yourself to save for retirement, but saving for your future medical costs? How responsible does a person have to be? Thankfully, health savings accounts, or HSAs, are tools that make saving for future health-related expenses less painful. These accounts allow you to save money, but they also allow you to. Alana Benson writes for NerdWallet.

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Number of Insolvent Businesses rises in September

UK debt collections

The number of businesses in England and Wales that went bust last month was the largest since the pandemic began. The latest Insolvency Service data shows that 1,446 company insolvencies were registered last month. Business insolvencies have increased by 7.2% in September 2021 compared to August’s figure of 1,349. They also increased by 55.8% in comparison to the same period for last year.

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From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures

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.

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CFPB Releases Spanish Model Validation Notice

Account Recovery

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this week quietly released a new update to Regulation F, one that many in the industry had been anxiously awaiting as the countdown to November 30 gets smaller and smaller. The CFPB released a Spanish-language translation of its Model Validation Notice, which collectors can choose to use if they elect … The post CFPB Releases Spanish Model Validation Notice appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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3 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Cryptocurrency

Nerd Wallet

Cryptocurrency, once an obscure corner of the financial world, is going mainstream. It made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 19 in a ProShares exchange-traded fund tied to bitcoin futures. Artists are making millions selling “tokenized” digital works. And crypto exchanges are advertising on prime-time TV alongside banks and insurers.

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How can a mechanic’s lien help an architect?

Collections Law

As an architect, you take pride in your work and when you deliver your product to a customer, you expect to get paid. What can you do if they don’t pay you as agreed, even though you have already done the work? Contractors and subcontractors often use mechanic’s liens to help them secure payment, but architects often do their work even before the builders break ground.

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Getting to Know Patricia Cobb of Ability Recovery Services

Account Recovery

The “Getting to Know” series is sponsored by Applied Innovation. Applied Innovation is helping to shape the future of accounts receivable management. Product development is driven by customer feedback, agency profitability and compliance and includes platforms addressing client portal access, document management, payment negotiation, Regulation E focused electronic payment authorizations and TCPA communication authorization platforms. … The post Getting to Know Patricia Cobb of

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Thinking of Getting into Retail Investing? Here Are 7 Things to Consider

Credit Corp

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world of retail investing has experienced a growing number of new arrivals looking to place their money in the stocks and shares that they believe in. Emotional investments and allowing fear or greed to control decisions can lead to clouded judgement in the investing landscape. In these cases, it’s vital to look at the bigger picture–stock market returns may debate significantly in short-term waves.

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When It Comes to Collections Software, “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough

Are you finding some snags in your collections process? With delinquencies, and the number of consumers looking for payment assistance on the rise, it may be time to consider an efficient cloud-based software to support your team. Learn how MeridianLink® Collect has helped financial institutions like yours streamline collections processes.

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How to Vet Holiday Deals and Avoid Scams

Nerd Wallet

Supply chain issues, shipping delays and lingering fears from the pandemic have injected a heightened level of stress and scarcity into this year’s holiday shopping season. That could lead some consumers to fall for scam deals or buy products that aren’t quite what they expected. Here’s how to avoid a Black Friday deal that’s too. Sean Pyles writes for NerdWallet.

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What are the Types of Damages a Property Owner Can Recover for Construction Defects?

Jimerson Firm

When a property owner experiences construction defects in their property, one of the important considerations as to whether or not to pursue a construction defect lawsuit is what types of damages may be available to remedy the defects. This is an important consideration, as without a complete understanding of all the available types of damages, property owners may not be setting themselves up to obtain all of the recovery to which they may be entitled.

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FTC Report Analyzes How Fraud and Scams Affect Communities of Color

Account Recovery

Debt collection, student loan debt relief, payday loans, and government impersonators are just a few of the categories highlighted in a Federal Trade Commission report that analyzes the regulator’s effort at addressing fraud and consumer issues that are affecting communities of color, which was released earlier this week. In the area of debt collection, the … The post FTC Report Analyzes How Fraud and Scams Affect Communities of Color appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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3 tips to recover normalcy after bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

Bankruptcy is a means to an end. It helps you eliminate debts and get yourself into a better financial situation. You’ll go through credit counseling in most cases, and you’ll learn better ways to manage your money. There will be some negative impacts caused by bankruptcy. You may not be able to take out a loan or to get credit. At the same time, you should have more free income that can help you stay stable while your credit score improves.

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10 Ways to Improve Payment Collections with Salesforce

For finance teams using Salesforce’s powerful CRM technology, automation can transform accounts receivable processes, driving efficiency and delivering measurable results like cost savings, reduced customer churn, and lower DSO.

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3 Free Ways to Run Your Business More Smoothly

Nerd Wallet

Owning a business is a multifaceted challenge. You’re responsible for keeping your clients happy and your employees motivated. Plus, you also need to protect your revenue while simultaneously covering payroll and other business expenses. Leading a company will always require a healthy tolerance for disruption. But the right toolkit can help you weather the turbulent.

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Which Funds Are Exempt From Judgment Enforcement?

FFGN COLLECT NY

When considering what funds are exempt from judgment enforcement and the reach of judgment creditors, New York and the federal government draw a line between enforcing judgments against consumers and enforcing judgments against commercial entities. COVID-19 stimulus payments were the latest addition to the list of assets exempt from execution by judgment creditors in New York.

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Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Denying Defendant’s Request for Relief of Judgment in FDCPA Case

Account Recovery

The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s ruling denying a debt collector’s motion for relief from a judgment because of “gross negligence” by its attorney for failing to respond to a motion for summary judgment filed by the plaintiff in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act lawsuit that ultimately … The post Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Denying Defendant’s Request for Relief of Judgment in FDCPA Case appeared first on AccountsReco

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Simulated FICO Score Impacts from Balance Aggregation due to Mortgage Forbearance

Fico Collections

This post presents new results following up our last blog post that described the FICO® Score impacts from simulating up to 12 months of mortgage forbearance accommodation. In the previous analysis, we enacted the simulation on all open mortgage accounts identified on a national sample of millions of U.S. consumers from late 2018. All stats shared in that post were based on the entire consumer population that has at least one open mortgage reported in their credit file.

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Connect, Care, Convert: Secrets to Establishing Trust with Niche Markets and Turning Them Into Clients

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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PPP Is Gone, But Government Help for Small Businesses Isn’t

Nerd Wallet

The federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program provided small-business owners with just under $800 billion in COVID-19 relief, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. The PPP concluded on May 31, but as businesses forge ahead in the recovery process, they may find a continued need for affordable financing. Here are some of the government funding.

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CFPB, DOJ and OCC Take Action Against Trustmark National Bank for Deliberate Discrimination Against Black and Hispanic Families

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), in cooperation with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), took action today to put an end to alleged redlining by Trustmark National Bank.

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FFAM360 Continues Annual Support of Breast Cancer Research

Account Recovery

The First Financial Asset Management (FFAM360) family of companies, a world-class organization providing revenue-centric solutions to specifically address all phases of the credit and revenue lifecycle, is continuing its annual breast cancer fundraising campaign throughout October. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a prime time of year for raising funds for breast cancer … The post FFAM360 Continues Annual Support of Breast Cancer Research appeared first on AccountsReco

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PDCflow Celebrates 18 Years of Growth, Change, and Serving Customers

PDC Flow

2021 has been a year of growth and change for nearly every business. PDCflow is no different. Our team has worked hard to envision the future we want for our customers, the services we want to provide and the values we hold as a company. Now, in celebration of our 18th anniversary , we look forward to a new year and a period of industry changes to rules, regulations and shifting technologies – and we’re ready to get to work!

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ERM Program Fundamentals for Success in the Banking Industry

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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5 Car-Buying Mistakes to Avoid in Today’s Overheated Market

Nerd Wallet

If you’re shopping for a new or used car in today’s overheated market, you’ll find that the game has changed. A variety of conditions have seemingly given sellers the upper hand. “Skimpy inventories and sky-high prices have caused many buyers to postpone their purchases,” says Michelle Krebs, executive analyst for Cox Automotive, a leading communication, Philip Reed writes for NerdWallet.

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CFPB Orders Tech Giants to Turn Over Information on their Payment System Plans

Consumer Finance

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a series of orders to collect information on the business practices of large technology companies operating payments systems in the United States. The information will help the CFPB better understand how these firms use personal payments data and manage data access to users so the Bureau can ensure adequate consumer protection.

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Daily Digest – October 20. Bedard Breaks Down Optional Disclosures; Judge Grants MTD Over Settlement Language

Account Recovery

BEDARD BREAKS DOWN MODEL NOTICE’S OPTIONAL DISCLOSURES In the latest episode of “You Wanted a Rule, You Got a Rule,” John Bedard of Bedard Law Group discusses some of the optional disclosures collectors may choose to include in the validation notices they send to individuals. SDNY JUDGE GRANTS MTD IN FDCPA CASE OVER SETTLEMENT LANGUAGE … The post Daily Digest – October 20.

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Casting a New Vision for Prosperity

Prosperity Now

What do we believe about the equality of all humans?? At first glance, the question might seem simple.

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You Put in a Full Work Week. Shouldn’t Your Collections Software Do the Same?

Discover a modern, cloud-based collection system that never takes a rest day. MeridianLink® Collect is an intuitive platform with advanced customization options developed to simplify the collections process. Here are four ways MeridianLink Collect can support your team: Omnichannel communications Compliance rules & checklists Workflows & queues One interface with supporting integrations And that’s just the start.