April, 2021

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Why People Resist Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Bankruptcy is a smart, legal, and effective way to wipe out a mountain of old debts. Yet, it still has a stigma that makes many people avoid it. There are many reasons why people resist bankruptcy, but some are based on fiction rather than facts. Maybe you’re avoiding bankruptcy merely because of a mistaken impression about it, so let’s clear things up.

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Appeals Court Rules Sending Info to Letter Vendor Counts as Communication Under FDCPA

Account Recovery

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s ruling that a debt collector did not violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act when it sent an individual’s personal information to a letter vendor to have a collection letter sent to that person. The Appeals Court ruled that transmitting that information constituted a … The post Appeals Court Rules Sending Info to Letter Vendor Counts as Communication Under FDCPA appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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6 Steps for Financial Spring Cleaning, Pandemic-Style

Nerd Wallet

Given the challenges of pandemic life, many financial tasks may have stayed on the back burner this year as we all tried to just make it through each day. At the same time, the pandemic had a big impact on our financial lives, and some money-related to-do’s are likely in order. Now that it’s spring, Kimberly Palmer writes for NerdWallet. Email: kpalmer@nerdwallet.com.

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Ready to Launch & Grow Your SaaS Startup? Here's a Checklist

Enterprise Recovery

You have an amazing software idea and you're ready to make some money with it. Have you figured out your product's niche market? Have a business plan already? Are you already getting feedback from customers? These are just a few questions to consider as you take your product to market and start enjoying that recurring revenue. Use this checklist when you're ready to launch and grow your SaaS startup!

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Solve Your Firms Automation Complexities Once and For All

Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

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How to send a debt to collections

American Profit Recovery

Sending a customer to collections can be a big step for a small business. You have spent hours cultivating new customers in your community and you don’t want to lose any business. You have a great reputation for service among your current customers and most of them are paying you on time. But there comes a time in any size business when customers are not going to pay, and you need to implement a strategy if you are going to recover that money.

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Why should the Credit Reporting of Bad Debt be Delayed?

Nexa Collect

Simple Answer: Once the bad debt entry hits the credit report, the fear in the debtor’s mind is gone. You just used the most effective tool in debt recovery before giving enough time to the debtor to settle your unpaid bills. The debtor thinks “ What worse can happen? “ Even if he makes payment later, the entry stays there, negatively impacting his credit score for the next 7 years.

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FTC Fines Company $20M For FCRA Violations

Account Recovery

The Federal Trade Commission has reached a $20 million settlement with a company accused of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act by improperly obtaining individuals’ credit reports and the FTC’s Red Flags Rule for failing to implement an identity theft program. The company, Vivint Smart Homes, will pay a $15 million civil penalty and $5 … The post FTC Fines Company $20M For FCRA Violations appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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9 Ways to Get Free Books for Kids

Nerd Wallet

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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Are Your Client Payments Still Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Enterprise Recovery

Over the course of 2020, businesses had to make adjustments to survive. For some, it was a matter of moving employees to remote work or pivoting to a new business strategy. For others, the effect of COVID-19 meant halting plans, shutting down, or laying off employees. Manufacturers were unable to move products due to global supply chain challenges and small-to-medium businesses faced delayed payments.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Debt collection ensures proper access to consumer credit

American Profit Recovery

The debt collection industry is a necessary component of the US economy. Professional collectors provide a critical service to both small businesses as well as nationwide organizations in helping them secure late payments from customers. Without third-party assistance to secure back payments, many organizations would struggle on several levels. While many consumers are not thrilled to be on the receiving end of a communication for late payment, what is important to understand is that completing

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CFPB Rule Clarifies Tenants Can Hold Debt Collectors Accountable for Illegal Evictions

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued an interim final rule in support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s eviction moratorium.

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Debt Collection Now and Post-Covid

Nexa Collect

The debt collection industry has been through one of its most difficult periods in modern history, and the recovery looks slow and prolonged. A national and, at the same time, a global recession has been caused, not by financial crises, but rather by an unexpectedly devastating health issue. This is a time to show resilience and learn what we can in order to protect ourselves in the future.

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Judge Partially Grants MSJ for Defendant Accused of Attempting to Collect From Wrong Person

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Washington has partially granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment while denying a plaintiff’s motion for the same ruling in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case in which the defendant attempted to collect a debt from the plaintiff, who claims not to have incurred the debt in question. A … The post Judge Partially Grants MSJ for Defendant Accused of Attempting to Collect From Wrong Person appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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How Collection Agencies Minimize Effort and Maximize Results with the Right Software

Navigating collections in the dynamic financial landscape presents multifaceted challenges. Organizations face pressures to maintain standards alongside software challenges like regulatory adaptations, data integration, security, workflow optimization, and automation. Finding the right software can save time and money. BEAM offers a comprehensive solution with specialized modules to streamline debt collection effortlessly.

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How Shopping Small Makes a Big Impact in Your Community

Nerd Wallet

I get it. It’s easy to shop on Amazon. Running low on toilet paper? Need lightbulbs? Want a bath caddy on a whim? With two clicks and even less thought, the item you need/want/desire is at your doorstep, often in 48 hours or less. Shopping locally requires more thought. Supporting small businesses is an intentional. Kelsey Sheehy writes for NerdWallet.

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Why Consider As-A-Service Subscription Models?

Enterprise Recovery

From HR Tech to other models, businesses are expanding their capabilities by offering their services as a subscription. For the same reason that your customer would hire an employee or purchase a product to take on the responsibility of a certain task, as-a-service models allow them to pay a recurring fee for the same product or service instead. Have you thought about how to capitalize on the subscription model for your business?

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These 3 tips will help your business get paid faster

American Profit Recovery

Every business wants to get paid faster. In fact, a business or medical practice NEEDS to get paid sooner. Late payments can do all types of damage to a business. It hurts cash flow, delays your own payments on bills, and costs you money in the long run. Late-paying customers can create untold amounts of stress on a business and can even cause those consumers to go elsewhere because they have not paid you.

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CFPB Compliance Bulletin Warns Mortgage Servicers: Unprepared is Unacceptable

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today warned mortgage servicers to take all necessary steps now to prevent a wave of avoidable foreclosures this fall. Millions of homeowners currently in forbearance will need help from their servicers when the pandemic-related federal emergency mortgage protections expire this summer and fall. Servicers should dedicate sufficient resources and staff now to ensure they are prepared for a surge in borrowers needing help.

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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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Going Green: An Update on Installing Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condominium Parking Areas

Jimerson Firm

In 2018, the Florida Legislature amended section 718.113 of the Florida Statutes to include a provision requiring that condominium associations allow unit owners to install electric charging stations in limited common element parking areas assigned to each unit owner. The statute does not apply to common element parking spaces. What’s the Difference?

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Getting to Know Amy Stratz of FBCS

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 Amy Stratz of FB

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What’s the Average Student Loan Debt for a Bachelor’s Degree?

Nerd Wallet

The average loan debt for a bachelor’s degree among the class of 2019 was $28,950, according to the most recent data available from The Institute for College Access & Success. The amount of debt you take on for college will depend on a variety of factors. The most important factors to consider are where you. Anna Helhoski writes for NerdWallet. Email: anna@nerdwallet.com.

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Do This For Successful Business Debt Collections

Enterprise Recovery

Collecting past due debts from your customers and clients is an unfortunate part of the accounts receivable process. It's 'unfortunate' because not every customer will pay on time but it doesn't have to be contentious or ugly. Your client will be aware of what they owe, when they owe and how to pay via your contract agreement. But even beyond that, there are steps you can take to ensure payment from your collections efforts.

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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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What are the disqualifiers to filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Roths Child Law

Debt can quickly mount if you don't aggressively address it early on. Many consumers who find themselves unable to pay their bills look to different debt relief options to gain a fresh financial start, including bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy can provide you with that clean financial slate that you're looking for where you can wipe away most of your debts.

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CFPB Takes Action Against SettleIt, Inc. for Steering Consumers into High-Cost Loans

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action today against an online debt-settlement company for taking advantage of consumers, failing to disclose its relationship to certain creditors, and steering consumers into high-cost loans offered by affiliated lenders.

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New Florida Law Gives Businesses Liability Protections From COVID-19 Claims

Jimerson Firm

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on Florida businesses, particularly those in the hospitality, travel and restaurant industries, forcing many of them to close their doors to the public at various times and to suffer financial hardship. As businesses are beginning to re-open, a growing concern has been expressed that frivolous COVID-19-related claims may threaten their financial survival.

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CFPB Publishes County-by-County Breakdown of Consumer Complaints

Account Recovery

There appears to be a racial component to consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, according to data released yesterday by the regulator, including complaints related to debt collection. Overall, consumers living in counties with the highest percentage of minority populations submitted four times as many complaints as those living in counties with … The post CFPB Publishes County-by-County Breakdown of Consumer Complaints appeared first on AccountsRecovery.n

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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.