Account Recovery

AUGUST 6, 2021

The number of mergers and acquisitions in the accounts receivable management industry cooled in the second quarter, compared to the first three months of the year, according to data tracked by Corporate Advisory Solutions, but that was to be expected after a record-setting first quarter. Even though the number of deals and deal value were … The post M&A Deal Volume Cools in 2Q, But More Consolidation in ARM Industry Coming: CAS appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Enterprise Recovery

AUGUST 6, 2021

While this question will put off sales reps, collections teams may be cheering in their seats. If a sales representative works hard to land the ideal client but the invoice goes unpaid beyond the due date, who should be responsible for connecting with that client? Is a sale really complete if the invoice isn't paid? Do you have a solid process for who follows up and when it becomes necessary for your organization to move the account to collections?

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American Profit Recovery

AUGUST 6, 2021

By Angela: As I sit writing this blog, I am finding it hard to believe six years have passed since coming to American Profit Recovery. I still remember getting the call to come in for an interview and didn’t completely know what to expect or how I would be treated. Everyone associates “collection specialists, or debt collectors” as bad, mean people blowing up your phone.

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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 2, 2021

If you’re the parent of a young adult, you may be asked to co-sign for a car loan or an apartment lease. Before you agree, know what’s at stake — you could be putting your own financial security at risk. What co-signing really means When you co-sign, you become fully responsible for someone else’s debt. Bev O'Shea writes for NerdWallet. Email: boshea@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.

Account Recovery

AUGUST 6, 2021

A District Court judge in New Jersey has granted a credit card company’s petition to confirm an arbitration award in the amount of $286,064.62 against an individual who had accused the company of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by placing hundreds of debt collection calls to his phone without his consent. The individual had … The post Court Upholds $286k Ruling Against Plaintiff in TCPA Action Over Collection Calls appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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American Profit Recovery

AUGUST 3, 2021

Your company has done the work, you feel like the client or customer was satisfied with what you’ve done, and you’ve done your part and sent an invoice for the work provided. Most of the time, you see a check in the mail, or they arrange for other types of payments such as a credit card. Other times, it feels like an endless waiting game to get some clients to pay.

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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 4, 2021

As travel returns, you might start feeling some airfare sticker shock. It’s not necessarily because more people are vacationing again, though they certainly are. It’s more likely because fewer people are doing trips for business. And when business travelers don’t travel, leisure travel can get more expensive. It may seem counterintuitive, but these premium-paying travelers.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 6, 2021

COURT UPHOLDS $286K RULING AGAINST PLAINTIFF IN TCPA ACTION OVER COLLECTION CALLS A District Court judge in New Jersey has granted a credit card company’s petition to confirm an arbitration award in the amount of $286,064.62 against an individual who had accused the company of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by placing hundreds of … The post Daily Digest – August 6.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 4, 2021

You’re young, you’re free and you’re full of potential—and you don’t want to struggle financially. Jobs that pay 40k a year or more provide a path to financial independence and can make things like homeownership a reality. But what are these careers, and what does it take to get into them? If you’re on the hunt for a job that pays well, we’ve got ten of the most lucrative careers for young people.

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Jimerson Firm

AUGUST 4, 2021

Insurers will likely enjoy more favorable outcomes under Florida’s new summary judgment standard. The court’s less rigorous review of attempts to withstand summary judgment will impact expected litigation outcomes, litigation strategy, and largely benefits insurers. How Does Florida’s New Summary Judgment Standard Differ From Its Old Summary Judgment Standard?

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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 4, 2021

For Americans on Medicare who need expensive medications, drug costs can get steep. Unlike many private health insurance plans, Medicare Part D, which is Medicare’s prescription drug coverage, has no out-of-pocket limit on costs each year. In fact, in 2019, nearly 1.5 million people enrolled in Medicare Part D spent more than the catastrophic coverage.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 6, 2021

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following was written by Manny Newburger of Barron & Newburger. We are sad to announce the passing of our firm’s founder, Barbara M. Barron. Although her health declined in recent years she continued to practice actively until the end. Barbara was a graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University, and the university of … The post Barbara Barron, Founder of Barron & Newburger, Passes Away appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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True Accord

AUGUST 3, 2021

Digital-first debt collection fintech readies for continued B2B and B2C expansion with strategic leadership reorganization. TrueAccord Corporation, a debt collection company offering digital-first and consumer-centric solutions for resolving debts, today announced changes to its executive leadership team to support a planned expansion of products and services.

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Jimerson Firm

AUGUST 3, 2021

In the wake of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, many buyers looking to purchase condos for either their primary residence, a second home, or as an investment property have paused to consider whether the unit being purchased is structurally sound. Such a pause will likely cause a corresponding temporary dip in condo sales throughout the state of Florida in what has otherwise been an historically hot real estate market.

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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 4, 2021

Despite the pandemic, the IRS received more than 7 million requests for new employer identification numbers between January 2020 and June 2021, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. As those businesses grow, many will reach an important milestone: hiring their first employees. Here are six things business owners should do first. 1. Make. Rosalie Murphy writes for NerdWallet.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 6, 2021

A District Court judge in Wisconsin has granted a defendant’s motion for partial summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Wisconsin Consumer Act case that accused the defendant of misrepresenting the level of attorney involvement and accelerating the debt and filing suit against the plaintiff without first giving him a right to … The post Judge Rules State Right-to-Cure Law Preempted by National Bank Act in FDCPA Case appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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True Accord

AUGUST 4, 2021

As hospitals face growing and aging accounts receivable systems, and with limited data and visibility into their organizations’ financial health, the most common revenue challenges in today’s healthcare landscape all relate to not getting paid on time, every time. With patient financial responsibility increasing since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, the challenge for hospitals and healthcare providers to collect payments consistently will become even more difficult to manage as more of

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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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PDC Flow

AUGUST 3, 2021

Using text messaging for your business is an excellent way to reach consumers through one of the communication channels they most prefer. As a vendor, it is our responsibility to provide you with convenient options to communicate with your consumers (like with our SMS texting service) while also keeping up with the latest regulations and rules. That’s why we are announcing some significant changes to the way we offer SMS delivery using our FLOW Technology.

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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 3, 2021

TSA PreCheck and Clear can both get you through airport security faster. But which is better? Here’s a look at the benefits, requirements and price of TSA PreCheck versus Clear to help you decide which will work best for you — and even whether you should get both. Plus, learn all the ways you can. Ramsey Qubein writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 5, 2021

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 Jason Hiland of

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Prosperity Now

AUGUST 4, 2021

Though vaccination rates are continuously increasing, and the United States is striving for pre-pandemic normalcy, we know that the already-existing

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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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Credit Corp

AUGUST 6, 2021

This article originally appeared on The Financially Independent Millennial and was republished with permission. In the 21st century, people are getting accustomed to shopping on online platforms. They order food, clothes, and other goods. This means that the demand for delivery services is growing. U.S. residents are less likely to leave their homes when they need to shop at grocery stores.

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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 6, 2021

Federal student loan borrowers anticipating the return of their regular student loan payments Oct. 1 can once again breathe a sigh of relief: The pause will continue through Jan. 31, 2022, the Department of Education announced Friday. The department says the extension — the fourth since March 2020 — will be the last. As with. Colin Beresford writes for NerdWallet.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 5, 2021

Hey, Eleventh Circuit! You should look at how quickly the Third Circuit rules on en banc petitions and maybe ask for a few pointers. As the industry’s wait for a ruling on the en banc petition in the Hunstein case begins its third month, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday denied an en banc … The post Third Circuit Denies En Banc Petition in FDCPA Barcode Case appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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PBWT

AUGUST 4, 2021

A key goal of the Bankruptcy Code is to prevent corporate insiders from profiting from their employer’s misfortune. Section 503(c) of the Code makes clear: “there shall neither be allowed, nor paid… a transfer made to, or an obligation incurred for the benefit of, an insider of the debtor for the purpose of inducing such person to remain with the debtor's business” absent certain court-approved circumstances.

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