Taurus Collect

MAY 12, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the debt collection industry, staying ahead of emerging trends is crucial for success. 2024 promises to bring significant changes, with the “ no collection no fee ” debt collection model standing out as a key player. This approach is reshaping strategies across the board. It offers a risk-free solution to creditors, ensuring that agencies are rewarded only upon the successful retrieval of outstanding debts.

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Enterprise Recovery

MAY 24, 2024

Timing plays a crucial role in optimizing payment collection strategies. Payment deadlines, reminders and utilizing technology can help increase the likelihood of on-time payments. The basic gist is this - the sooner you can attempt to collect on past-due payments, the more successful you will be. Strategically timing payment collection efforts can enhance the overall collection process and increase the success rate in recovering past-due payments.

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American Profit Recovery

MAY 20, 2024

Every size business, whether a small business or a larger organization will have to manage late and non-paying customers. It’s just a reality of being in business and part of the accounts receivable process. Not every customer is going to pay their bills on time. That would be nice, but it just doesn’t happen for a wide range of reasons.

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True Accord

MAY 1, 2024

Telecom Industry Evolves, But Call-and-Collect Can’t Keep Up The telecommunications industry has evolved hand-in-hand with most consumer communication preferences throughout the decades. From the last remaining landlines to mobile and internet services, it’s challenging to find a consumer that doesn’t subscribe to a Telecom service. Yet while Telecoms enable customers to communicate and access products and services via digital channels wherever they go, the industry’s own methodology for communi

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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.

Burt and Associates

MAY 20, 2024

Table of Contents: Introduction Streamlining Your Collection Process Utilizing Automation Tools Offering Convenient Payment Options Communicating Clearly and Promptly Providing Incentives for Early Payment Focusing on Customer Retention Training Your Collection Team Monitoring and Tracking Progress Seeking Feedback and Adapting Staying Compliant with Regulations Conclusion Introduction: In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective debt collection is crucial for maintaining healthy

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Consumer Finance

MAY 30, 2024

The CFPB sued student loan servicer Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency for illegally collecting on student loans that have been discharged in bankruptcy and sending false information about consumers to credit reporting companies.

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Enterprise Recovery

MAY 17, 2024

Outsourcing accounts receivable and collections is a strategic decision that can benefit businesses. By partnering with a collection agency, businesses can offload the time-consuming task of chasing unpaid invoices, allowing them to focus on their core operations. Discover the financial benefits of outsourcing your accounts receivable and how it can positively impact your business's bottom line.

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American Profit Recovery

MAY 13, 2024

There are numerous legitimate reasons why a consumer might struggle to pay your business on time, or at all and many of them stem from financial difficulties. As business owners, executives and others keeping an eye on the bottom line, you may get angry because some customers have not paid your business and you’re left wondering why. However, as we indicate here, many circumstances limit a consumer’s ability to pay your business, and they should be considered.

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Credit Corp

MAY 1, 2024

When getting your first credit card, consider factors such as the card’s annual fees, interest rates, rewards or benefits, and credit limit. Choose a card that aligns with your financial goals and spending habits, and make sure to understand the terms and conditions, including the consequences of late payments or carrying a balance. Additionally, aim to use the card responsibly to build positive credit history while avoiding overspending and accumulating debt.

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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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Jimerson Firm

MAY 8, 2024

The ultimate test of a binding settlement agreement is whether the parties to the agreement have a “meeting of the minds,” which is a mutual understanding of the essential terms of the agreement. At least one court in Florida has now ruled emails between attorneys can constitute an enforceable settlement agreement if the parties’ counsel had clear and unequivocal authority from the client to settle the case and correspondence between the parties’ attorneys showed that no essential terms of

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Account Recovery

MAY 2, 2024

I am thrilled to announce that the Getting to Know series will be sponsored by TEC Services Group in 2024. TEC Services Group is the leading technology and professional services firm in the credit collections industry offering both leading industry solutions along with unrivaled, unbiased, and experienced support.

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Consumer Finance

MAY 21, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued an interpretive rule that confirms that Buy Now, Pay Later lenders are credit card providers.

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Enterprise Recovery

MAY 6, 2024

The tech industry is known for its rapid growth and innovation but faces unique challenges regarding debt collection and non-paying clients. Understanding the intricacies of debt collection in this sector is essential for companies to recover payments and maintain financial stability. Learn more about the complexities of debt collection within the tech industry and the strategies for successful payment recovery.

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American Profit Recovery

MAY 15, 2024

If you are a consumer, struggling with debt, you should know that not only can debt collectors help you navigate a challenging financial situation, but you can also have a positive experience and favorable outcome. Gone are the days when collectors just got on the phone and demanded full payment. That’s not the way debt collections work. A professionally trained collector listens to consumers, seeks to understand unique situations, and creates an environment where two people can reach a so

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Roths Child Law

MAY 17, 2024

A decision to file for bankruptcy is one that’s usually not made without considerable thought. It’s often the result of a realization that there won’t ever be enough money to cover one’s debts unless something dramatic can be done. Many consumers file for Chapter 7, which is known as the liquidation bankruptcy, or Chapter 13, which is known as the wage-earner’s bankruptcy.

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UK debt collections

MAY 13, 2024

A solicitor has been fined more than £1,000 due to invoice late payment. It was found that the solicitor failed to pay an invoice for legal fees within a reasonable time frame. James Lothian Brunton also failed to cooperate with the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) investigation into his failure to perform an undertaking to Matthew Waite & Co.

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Account Recovery

MAY 6, 2024

A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in order to include additional information when sending the validation notice while also expanding the requirements before filing collection lawsuits. What It Is: H.R.

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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

MAY 29, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today launched a public inquiry into junk fees that are increasing mortgage closing costs.

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Enterprise Recovery

MAY 31, 2024

When reaching out to someone for the first time or following up on a previous message, setting a friendly and positive tone is important. Whether it's a sales email or, in our case, following up about an unpaid invoice, your initial email may dictate how the rest of the transaction will go. Learn how to effectively follow up with others in a polite and professional manner with these subtle techniques.

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American Profit Recovery

MAY 23, 2024

There are countless myths about debt collectors and the debt collection industry as a whole. Debt collections in many circumstances can be a complex situation for both the business trying to recover money and the consumer trying to navigate financial difficulty. If we go back to the nightly news programs of past, many of us remember the segments that only focused on some negative behavior of a chosen few working in the industry.

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Direct Recovery

MAY 4, 2024

Are you under the impression that the only people who can see your credit report are the ones you authorize when applying for new credit? That is not exactly the case. Believe it or not, debt collectors can actually pull your credit report, and they don’t even need your permission to do so. Even if you work to keep up with your credit report, you might be surprised to find sudden changes that debt collectors might encounter, or even cause themselves.

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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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UK debt collections

MAY 16, 2024

Former Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard is currently under investigation after her acting firm failed to settle a £100,000 tax bill. The Liz McDonald star, 67, is under investigation by the HMRC after failing to pay £215,000 in debts, according to The Mirror. Beverley and her husband Jon McEwan launched the company in 2020 when she left top soap Coronation Street to supplement their income.

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Account Recovery

MAY 14, 2024

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont last week signed a bill into law that will prohibit healthcare providers from reporting medical debt to credit agencies and void debt that is reported to credit bureaus. The bill is scheduled to go into effect on July 1.

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Consumer Finance

MAY 15, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a statement today regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in CFPB v. Community Financial Services Association of America.

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Taurus Collect

MAY 12, 2024

In the realm of debt recovery, the “ no collection no fee ” debt collection strategy stands out as a beacon for ethical practice. This approach ensures fairness and integrity, positioning itself as a vital component within the industry. Employing a strategy where fees are contingent not only aligns the interests of collectors with those of their clients but also fosters a culture of responsibility and respect.

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