2024

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Separate Plaintiffs File FDCPA Suits After Sending Exact Refusal Message to Same Defendant

Account Recovery

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?

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Preparing Your Business For A Debt Collection Agency

Enterprise Recovery

Is your business struggling with unpaid invoices or clients not paying on time? Many companies often turn to professional debt collection agencies for assistance when this happens. Before you hand over your delinquent accounts to a collection agency, it's important to understand their role and how they can help your business. Learn how to effectively prepare your business for working with a debt collection agency to recover outstanding payments.

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Your business went to small claims court-Now what?

American Profit Recovery

Many organizations and commonly small businesses will attempt to get customers to pay on outstanding invoices through various methods. However, for a wide range of reasons, small businesses can struggle to get timely payments, which ultimately affects cash flow. One method that many small businesses have employed over the years is taking customers to small claims court.

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CFPB Finds Violations of Credit Report Accuracy Requirements, Including for Survivors of Human Trafficking

Consumer Finance

The CFPB today published an edition of Supervisory Highlights to share key findings from recent examinations about continuing accuracy problems in the credit reporting system.

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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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A Bright Future for Baby Bonds

Prosperity Now

In January 2022, Prosperity Now and the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at the New School collaborated on the first paper to outline the essential elements of state and local level Baby Bonds policies. Since then, Baby Bonds have launched in Connecticut and become a hot policy topic from the halls of legislatures to the offices of state treasurers across the US.

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How to Fix Your Credit in 5 Steps

Credit Corp

Whether you realize it or not, your credit score can have a significant impact on your life. It can determine whether you can buy a home, get an auto loan, secure an apartment, and, in some cases, land a job. If your credit is anything less than stellar, you may need to ask yourself, “Is it time to fix my credit?” In this post, we’ll cover five of the best ways to fix your credit: Get a copies of your credit report Address any errors on your credit report s Protect and nurture your credit

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Arrear View Mirror: How to Collect More Money in Your Law Firm

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Law firms usually collect money in arrears, ie – we’ve done the work, now kindly pay us. Most often, that payment is collected via a standard invoicing process. A bill is sent to the client; then, the firm waits to get paid. And waits. And waits. That’s because the way that attorneys have always managed the process has placed the control of the situation exclusively in the hands of their clients.

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The Role of Collection Agencies in Business Debt Recovery

Optio Solutions

Compliance and Brand Protection: A Moving Target Reputable collection agencies specialize in navigating the ever-changing landscape of debt collection regulations. While the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) sets a national baseline, many states have additional regulations that can be complex and constantly evolving. Keeping up with these changes internally can be a significant burden… The post The Role of Collection Agencies in Business Debt Recovery appeared first on Optio.

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Building Successful Collections Teams: Strategies for Recruitment and Growth

Qualco

By George Fertakis , Senior Business Consultant at QUALCO. In our recent study on the collections sector conducted in partnership with Deloitte France, difficulty in finding the right staff emerged as a key challenge for respondents, both among those managing Banks’ collections departments and those overseeing servicing operations. This seems to be a recurring theme.

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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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CNN interviewed Jocelyn Nager New York Debt Collection Lawyer

FFGN COLLECT NY

CNN reporter Fredericka Whitfield interviewed Jocelyn Nager, President of Frank, Frank, Goldstein & Nager. At the time of the interview, Press had indicated that it may not be possible for the former President to bond the State’s almost Five Hundred-Million-dollar ($500,000,000.00) judgment. If the bond cannot be posted and execution of the judgment is not stayed, the judgment can be enforced here in New York and elsewhere.

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Oregon Gov. Signs Garnishment, Collection Bill into Law

Account Recovery

The governor of Oregon has signed a bill into law that raises the amount of money that can be protected by consumers from garnishments and keeps them from a “financial death spiral because of debt collection,” according to the sponsor of the bill.

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Financial Planning Tips for Business Owners

Enterprise Recovery

While much of your budget planning was likely done in the fourth quarter, it's never too late to set your business up for success in the new year. Financial planning is valuable at any time - whether you're evaluating your business investments or measuring why your cash flow is slow. Read further to discover essential financial planning tips for business owners to ensure long-term success and growth.

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Here’s your accounts receivable checklist for the coming year

American Profit Recovery

If your business is at a point where you know you can improve cash flow, there are many things that you can address internally that can advance your chances of better cash flow. If you’re running a small business, you may be cleaning up your books anyway to hand them off to your CPA for tax season. So why not in the process, take a hard look at your accounts receivable process and make any necessary changes.

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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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CFPB Takes Action Against Coding Boot Camp BloomTech and CEO Austen Allred for Deceiving Students and Hiding Loan Costs

Consumer Finance

The CFPB issued an order against BloomTech and its CEO for deceiving students about the cost of loans and making false claims about graduates’ hiring rates.

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Unexpected medical costs can lead to a need for bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

Some people think of their health insurance as an assurance that they won’t ever have to face exorbitant medical care expenses. Unfortunately, catastrophic health conditions can quickly result in thousands of dollars in medical expenses, even for those who have insurance. People who are facing healthcare costs that are so high they can’t conceivably pay their bills may realize they have to do something before they drown in debt.

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Changes to the Homeowners’ Association Act: HB 437 Expands Property Owners’ Rights to Use Their Property

Jimerson Firm

“Why does the HOA care what I do in my backyard?” is an all-too-common question posed by homeowners. Responsible for maintaining the community rules, facilities, and appearance, homeowners’ associations have an important role in upholding community standards. However, a common complaint amongst owners revolves around their homeowners’ association’s (“HOA”) authority to govern what happens in the back or side yard of a home out of sight of the rest of the HOA.

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Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill that Would Have Expanded Class Actions

Troutman Sanders

On March 14, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed House Bill (HB) 418 that would have created a vehicle for class actions in Virginia state courts and would have broadened statutory damages under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA). The bill could still become law if two thirds of both chambers vote to override Youngkin’s veto, but the bill originally passed the House with only 51 “Yes” votes to 49 “No,” and passed the Senate 21 to 18.

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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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Number of Restaurants closing hits new high in the UK

UK debt collections

The number of restaurants closing across Britain hit a new quarterly high at the end of 2023, with more than 500 closing. There were 514 restaurants closing permanently across England, Scotland and Wales in the final quarter of last year, compared to 481 in Q2 2023, according to data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by accountancy firm Price Bailey.

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Financial Empowerment for the Underserved: An Interview with Adrian Gomez of United Way of Pueblo County, Bank On Pueblo County?

Prosperity Now

Bank On Pueblo County, a component of United Way of Pueblo County located in Pueblo, Colorado, is a coalition working to increase financial wellness efforts in the community. We interviewed Program Coordinator, Adrian Gomez, to learn more about the organization (a Prosperity Now Community Champion!), their Bank On Program, advocacy efforts and goals for 2024.

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The Ethical Collection Of Business Debts

Collections Law

In an economy where cash flow is a critical lifeline for any business, companies can find themselves at a crossroads if their customers or clients fail to satisfy their debts and follow through on their payment obligations. At Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen & Associates LLC, our commercial collections attorneys have over five decades of commercial collections experience.

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How to Plan for Your Best Tax Refund Debt Collection Season

PDC Flow

For many consumers, a tax return is the perfect opportunity to take control of outstanding debts. That’s why tax refund season is one of the busiest times of the year for debt collection agencies. Does your agency take advantage of tax refund season to boost revenue and close more accounts? Lots of companies might want to establish a tax time collection campaign but don’t know how to prepare.

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Successful Change Management with Enterprise Risk Management

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.

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Legend of the ARM Industry: Phil Rosenthal

Account Recovery

To be a legend, it takes more than longevity. In fact, the longer you spend in your chosen field, the more adaptable you have to be to changing times. The accounts receivable management industry has changed a lot over the years, but one of the constants has been Phil Rosenthal.

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Avoid Common Tax & Accounting Mistakes For Your B2B Business

Enterprise Recovery

Complex tax questions can be especially confusing for small businesses, freelancers, or startup companies. It's important that your business's financial records are maintained with integrity and organization. If you're a one-person department or temporarily taking on the accounting role, it's natural to have some questions and uncertainties. Avoid common accounting mistakes and ensure a smooth tax season with these best practices.

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Debt collections-your mission critical part of business cash flow

American Profit Recovery

A healthy debt collection process helps businesses of all sizes maintain positive cash flow which is critical for many reasons. Cash flow is the backbone of any size business and positive cash flow keeps a business healthy and strong. It allows for consistent operations, a healthy bottom line, meeting the needs of your workforce and the confidence to know that you have the resources to grow if needed.

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CFPB Bans Excessive Credit Card Late Fees, Lowers Typical Fee from $32 to $8

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ) finalized a rule today to cut excessive credit card late fees by closing a loophole exploited by large card issuers.

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How Preparation and Strategy Can Be Used to Fight and Defeat Any Ransomware Attack

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.