Mon.Oct 14, 2024

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More Than 40% of Consumers Regularly Have Less than $50 Bank: Survey

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A new study from Achieve highlights the fragile state of many household finances in the U.S. It reveals that 42% of consumers see their primary bank account dip below $50 at least once a month, while 30% have no financial safety net for a $5,000 emergency, underscoring the challenges facing millions of Americans. Why It Matters: With 56% of respondents reporting a major financial hardship in the past year, ranging from job loss to medical expenses, the report demonstrates how unplanned expenses

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CFPB and Justice Department Take Action Against Fairway for Redlining Black Neighborhoods in Birmingham, Alabama

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The CFPB and DOJ took action to end Fairway Mortgage Corporation’s illegal mortgage lending redlining against majority-Black neighborhoods in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area.

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Judge Dismisses FDCPA Case Over Request for Email Communication Only

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A District Court judge in Oklahoma has dismissed yet another “inconvenient” time or place case under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in which a plaintiff mails a letter to the defendant requesting or demanding that all future contact between the parties be conducted via email, ruling that both the FDCPA and Regulation F gave the defendant the authority to respond via traditional mail and not via email.

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Daily Digest – October 14. Judge Dismisses FDCPA Case Over Request for Email Communication Only; More Than 40% of Consumers Regularly Have Less than $50 Bank: Survey

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Judge Dismisses FDCPA Case Over Request for Email Communication Only More Than 40% of Consumers Regularly Have Less than $50 Bank: Survey Plaid Rolls Out Pay by Bank for Bill Payments Compliance Digest – October 14 WORTH NOTING: Halloween tricks to make you the envy of everyone in your neighborhood … Six things to add to your diet if you are looking to reduce your chances of getting cancer … A lot of people in the middle class are pessimistic about their financial situations …

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4 Things Great Companies Do to Improve Cash Flow

Speaker: Don Gallianza, Credit Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical and Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius

4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor

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Compliance Digest – October 14

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I’m thrilled to announce that Bedard Law Group is the new sponsor for the Compliance Digest. Bedard Law Group, P.C. – Compliance Support – Defense Litigation – Nationwide Complaint Management – Turnkey Speech Analytics. And Our New BLG360 Program – Your Low Monthly Retainer Compliance Solution. Visit www.bedardlawgroup.com, email John H.