UK debt collections

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The financial impacts from COVID is forcing many SME’s into bankruptcy. One of the major instigators of this is the late payments issue, which has increased by 20% from last year, to £61billion. . As the instrumental player in the UK’s economy, SME’s turnover turnover is estimated at £2.2trillion annually. Tackling the issue of late payments is critical in enabling small businesses to reach their maximum potential.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 12, 2021

As tax time approaches, it’s the perfect time to think about how you can make good financial decisions. For someone who’s pursuing Chapter 7 bankruptcy , this is especially important. Chapter 7 bankruptcies are liquidation bankruptcies, meaning non-exempt assets can be liquidated to pay your creditors back something. One of the most common assets that bankruptcy trustees seize is your tax refund.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 2, 2021

Determining household size is an important measurement when facing bankruptcy. In fact, correctly determining household size can determine your eligibility for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. For some households, determining household size is simple. But for families that include relatives, extended family, or children living some or all of the time within a household, determining size can be more difficult.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 29, 2021

You’ve probably heard of people making money by trading cryptocurrencies. But there’s a different way to grow your crypto holdings without having to buy more. The practice, called “staking,” is a way of using certain cryptocurrencies to help verify transactions on a blockchain network. Investors who participate in staking can earn yields exceeding what’s available.

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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.

Consumer Finance

APRIL 4, 2021

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today proposed a set of rule changes intended to help prevent avoidable foreclosures as the emergency federal foreclosure protections expire.

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Credit Corp

JANUARY 28, 2021

GameStop, a dying video game retailer, has blown past epic proportions to the point of hitting all-time highs in the stock market. A few weeks ago, the company ( stock trading as ticker: GME) traded around lows of ~$19. As of January 27th, 2021, the GameStop stock has reached an all-time high of $350. That’s a ~1700 percent increase! Currently, GameStop’s market capitalization is $24 billion, previously $500-$700 million.

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Fico Collections

JUNE 21, 2021

With novel artificial intelligence (AI) applications multiplying like rabbits these days, it may seem like the current wave of AI innovation is all beer and skittles. Lawsuits have a way of sobering up any metaphorical party and, in the wake of numerous high-profile racial bias and fairness cases, The Wall Street Journal reports that companies including Google, Twitter and Salesforce say they “plan to bulk up ethics teams responsible for evaluating the behavior of algorithms.”.

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Prosperity Now

OCTOBER 15, 2021

This October, the fourth installment of the monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments will be reaching millions of families.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 29, 2021

There are some things no one wants to think about until they have to, like caregiving for your parents as they age and figuring out what happens to your finances when you die. But planning for these events now can spare you and your loved ones a lot of hassle later on. The first step. Amrita Jayakumar writes for NerdWallet. Email: ajayakumar@nerdwallet.com.

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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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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 23, 2021

This article provides information for educational purposes. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend specific investments, including stocks, securities or cryptocurrencies. The idea of anything creeping in unnoticed is enough to unnerve the bravest among us. In the world of personal finance, it’s the subtle, sneaking changes in spending habits that.

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Nerd Wallet

JULY 26, 2021

With COVID-19 shutdowns easing across the country, many Americans are finding themselves in a time of transition. If you’re switching jobs, working on your health or trying to pay off a debt, a short-term life insurance policy could cover you until your situation changes. How does short-term life insurance work? There are two types of. Katia Iervasi writes for NerdWallet.

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Nerd Wallet

JUNE 8, 2021

This article has been reviewed by tax expert Erica Gellerman, CPA. An excise tax is a tax charged for items that are frequently seen either as socially harmful or as a luxury good or service. Luxury vehicles are subject to excise tax, as are alcohol, gas, airline tickets, indoor tanning and more. Excise tax is sometimes. Nina Godlewski writes for NerdWallet.

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Nerd Wallet

JULY 27, 2021

Exploring local and national first-time home buyer assistance programs is an important step in the journey to homeownership. Many state housing authorities combine closing cost and down payment assistance programs with mortgages that have favorable interest rates. Some states even offer tax credits you can use on your federal tax return. These first-time home buyer assistance.

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Nerd Wallet

JUNE 18, 2021

When it comes to saving money, this year may look a little different from years past. The savings rate is lower than its peak of about 34% in April 2020, but Americans are still saving more than they did before the pandemic. This is according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, which defines savings. Margarette Burnette writes for NerdWallet. Email: mburnette@nerdwallet.com.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Every few days, my 8-year-old son, Neal, asks if he can “earn something” on Roblox, a popular online video game platform. That’s his way of suggesting I buy him Robux, the platform’s currency, in exchange for him doing a chore or extra academic assignment. While I usually decline these requests, his persistence made me wonder. Kimberly Palmer writes for NerdWallet.

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Nerd Wallet

APRIL 23, 2021

Reading has plenty of upsides for kids: It develops skills, boosts intelligence and sparks imagination. Despite the benefits, reading can still turn into an expensive hobby. Thankfully, there are ways you can get new, used and even virtual books without paying a cent. Here’s how to get free children’s books. How to get physical copies. Lauren Schwahn writes for NerdWallet.

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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

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

As millions of Americans embark on the annual ritual of tax preparation this year, many will buy tax software or hire human tax preparers — and it probably won’t be cheap. Tax software can easily run $100 or more for many people, and human tax pros charge $203 on average to do a tax return, Tina Orem writes for NerdWallet. Email: torem@nerdwallet.com.

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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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Nerd Wallet

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Black-owned banks tend to serve African Americans more than other banks do. Their mission includes closing the wealth gap in America. » Skip ahead to the list of Black-owned U.S. banks and credit unions The typical white family has eight times the wealth of the typical Black family, according to a 2019 Federal Reserve survey. Spencer Tierney writes for NerdWallet.

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Nerd Wallet

JULY 22, 2021

Job opportunities for children are limited, but not impossible to find. Sure, the minimum working age in the United States is 14, and some states may have a higher minimum employment age. However, there are certain exceptions, plus other ways besides traditional employment to make a few quick bucks. Need some ideas? Here are nine. Lauren Schwahn writes for NerdWallet.

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Speaker: William Hord, Vice President of ERM Services

A well-defined change management process is critical to minimizing the impact that change has on your organization. Leveraging the data that your ERM program already contains is an effective way to help create and manage the overall change management process within your organization. Your ERM program generally assesses and maintains detailed information related to strategy, operations, and the remediation plans needed to mitigate the impact on the organization.

Nerd Wallet

MARCH 30, 2021

Last fall, when planning a move from North Carolina to Stillwater, Oklahoma, for a new job that would start in January, Andreza Conti Patara and her husband, Marcelo Patara, decided to buy a house. But the couple wanted to avoid air travel due to COVID-19, and buyers were snapping up homes in Stillwater soon after. Barbara Marquand writes for NerdWallet.

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Nerd Wallet

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The Paycheck Protection Program can be a lifeline for businesses that qualify, but it’s not the only program available for business owners struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. Those who don’t meet PPP requirements may be eligible for grants and other financing, including state and local grants and other loan programs supported by the Small Business.

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Nerd Wallet

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Moms and dads who want to teach their kids about money have some trendy tools at their disposal: kid-focused mobile banking apps, many of which come with personalized debit cards. They teach kids how to save and spend (with mom or dad safely supervising account use) and make it easy to give an allowance. But. Margarette Burnette writes for NerdWallet.

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Nerd Wallet

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

We were fortunate enough to connect with six financial experts who are big on helping people with their money. While they range in their professions — including certified financial planners, podcast hosts and authors — they all had to think about how to move forward after 2020. They offered their thoughts about people of color. Amanda Cruz-Lombrana writes for NerdWallet.

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Speaker: Karl Camilleri, Cloud Services Product Manager at phoenixNAP

Did you know that 2021 was a record-breaking year for ransomware? The days of a “once in a while” attack against businesses and organizations are over. Cyberthreats have become a serious issue. With 495.1 million attacks, the threat marked a 148% increase compared to 2020 and was the most expensive year on record! As a result, data protection needs to be a concern for most banks, businesses, and information technology specialists.

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