Nexa Collect

JANUARY 12, 2022

If you plan to outsource your accounts receivable to an aggressive collection agency, then kindly read this article and be aware of all the risks you are taking. Times have changed when collectors could easily put aggressive pressure on debtors or use forceful tactics to recover your money, without any repercussions. There are well-defined debt collection laws, both at the federal and state level, that prohibit debt collection companies from using abusive, unfair or deceptive practices to collec

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Better Credit Blog

JANUARY 11, 2022

Feeling crushed by debt is one of the most stressful situations possible, but there are options. If you find yourself saddled with more debt than you can reasonably pay off in a timely manner, you can always file for bankruptcy. Filing for bankruptcy is a serious step, and one that often has a bit of a negative connotation, as some people worry that it’s a sign they failed in some way, or they might worry that they’ll carry around a financial stigma for a while that will affect their

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Qualco

JANUARY 10, 2022

NPL Management: A 5-Step Roadmap to Strategic Success is the latest e-Guide to be published by Qualco UK. You can view it here. In today's regulatory environment, when it comes to collecting overdue accounts, the clear, overarching message is that the customer must be treated fairly and ethically. However, in a small number of credit businesses, the right strategies for systems and people have not been set.

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 14, 2022

NAVIENT TO CANCEL $1.8B IN STUDENT LOANS UNDER DEAL WITH STATE AGS A deal was announced yesterday between student loan servicer Navient and 39 state attorneys general that will see the company pay $145 million in restitution and cancel $1.7 billion in delinquent private student loans to settle claims it took advantage of individuals when … The post Daily Digest – January 14.

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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.

Enterprise Recovery

JANUARY 14, 2022

While individuals attempt to keep their New Year's resolutions, new and growing businesses can also prepare for the year ahead. By setting up for success in January and February, you and your business are getting ahead of the curve so the rest of the year runs smoothly. This task list will set up success for business owners in the new year.

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Nerd Wallet

JANUARY 11, 2022

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. 2021 was a year of financial strain for many Americans: Household debt and the overall cost of living increased, while median household income decreased, according to NerdWallet’s annual household debt.

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 14, 2022

Statutory penalties under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act should be tied to inflation and are being devalued because they represent monetary amounts that have not kept up with the times, according to an essay published by the National Association of Consumer Advocates. The FCRA, enacted in 1970, and … The post NACA Calls for FDCPA, FCRA Penalties to be Increased appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 14, 2022

In a January 10 report titled, “Virtual Currencies: Additional Information Could Improve Federal Agency Efforts to Counter Human and Drug Trafficking,” the Government Accountability Office (GAO) identified virtual currency kiosks as one reason driving an increase in the use of crypto payments to facilitate illegal activities, such as human and drug trafficking.

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Consumer Finance

JANUARY 10, 2022

The debt collection company and its owners knowingly used third-party collectors that engaged in unlawful and deceptive tactics.

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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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Nerd Wallet

JANUARY 12, 2022

If you’ve built enough equity in your investment property, you may have considered getting a home equity line of credit, or HELOC, to make improvements, consolidate debt or even buy a new property. You can get a HELOC on an investment property and tap into its equity, but there are strict qualification requirements, they aren’t. Linda Bell writes for NerdWallet.

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 13, 2022

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 Jennifer Whipple

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Roths Child Law

JANUARY 13, 2022

Are you drowning in debts? If so, you are not alone. The pandemic left many Americans unemployed and without the means to pay off their debts. However, you can get rid of the financial and emotional pressure of being a debtor by filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Both Chapters can help you start anew and discharge your debts, but they work differently.

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Prosperity Now

JANUARY 13, 2022

“But far from representing retrogression and tragic meaninglessness, the present tensions represent the necessary pains that accompany the birth of

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Nerd Wallet

JANUARY 12, 2022

An additional insured endorsement changes an insurance policy to expand coverage to a person or organization that isn’t named in the original policy. You may need to add other parties to your business insurance policy if you lease space or work as a subcontractor. To break the term down further, an “additional insured” is a. Rosalie Murphy writes for NerdWallet.

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 14, 2022

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Mark Lesinski, Owner and President at Landmark Strategy Group, LLC, is a volunteer with FeedMore WNY, a nonprofit organization dedicated to feeding neighbors in need across Western New York. The organization encompasses both a food bank and the area Meals on Wheels program. Mr. Lesinski joined in a warehouse packing day on … The post Landmark Strategy Group’s Mark Lesinski Helps Pack Holiday Meals on Wheels appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Fico Collections

JANUARY 11, 2022

Last year we published a highly successful The 11 Commandments of Digital Banking eBook that introduced the 11 commandments: Digital lift-and-shift is not a strategy! Friction – not inherently good or evil. Be personable in this impersonal channel. Respect the data. Engage me, teach me – feed by TikTok obsession. Use your branch wisely! Respect my time and match my effort.

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Credit Corp

JANUARY 9, 2022

If you’ve spent any time on Credit.com, you might’ve heard about ExtraCredit by now. Maybe you’ve read a few of our articles about ExtraCredit. Or maybe you’ve seen an article about ExtraCredit written up on another site (more on that later). Either way, we’re hoping that we’ve piqued your interest just a little bit. Let’s say that you’re interested, but you’re a bit hesitant to make the leap.

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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.

Nerd Wallet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Would you jump on the opportunity to fly “private” for the price of a normal airline seat? That’s the experience JetSuiteX promised when it launched in 2016. Now known as simply JSX, the public charter airline has since expanded to dozens of routes along the West Coast and is expanding eastward. But what does flying. JT Genter writes for NerdWallet.

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 13, 2022

GETTING TO KNOW JENNIFER WHIPPLE OF COLLECTION BUREAU SERVICES In what might be a first for the “Getting to Know” series, a participant has taken the best advice she has ever received and turned that into some pretty good advice of her own. “Adapt, adjust, and overcome” writes Jennifer Whipple — and if that doesn’t … The post Daily Digest – January 13.

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Consumer Finance

JANUARY 13, 2022

On January 14, 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced it has settled a lawsuit filed by the National Association of Consumer Advocates, U.S. Public Interest Research Group, and Professor Kathleen Engel. The lawsuit alleged that the Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law did not comply with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

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UK debt collections

JANUARY 10, 2022

UK’s Small Businesses are under serious threat and must act now according to one industry expert. It has been reported that 440,000 Small Businesses in the UK could be forced out of Business by a current late payment crisis. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for urgent government intervention to improve the way small Businesses are paid.

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Speaker: Genevieve Hancock, CPA

Cash flow isn’t just about balancing numbers - it's about ensuring your organization is positioned for both immediate stability and long-term success. Understanding that cash flow management fuels every decision, every opportunity, and every growth phase is critical. But how can you shift from simply managing cash to strategically optimizing it for resilience?

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Nerd Wallet

JANUARY 10, 2022

Fiat currency is a term that describes the money you use every day. The U.S. dollar is a fiat currency, as are most other modern currencies circulating around the world. Fiat currencies’ values are generally supported by the economic power of a government. This kind of money is different from an asset-backed currency, which derives. Andy Rosen writes for NerdWallet.

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 13, 2022

The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, Ninth Circuit, has overturned a bankruptcy’s court ruling that awarded a debtor attorney’s fees after a debt collector filed proofs of claim that were time-barred. A copy of the ruling in the case of LVNV Funding v. Andrade-Garcia can be accessed by clicking here. The debtor filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy … The post BK Appeals Court Overturns Attorney’s Fee Award Over Time-Barred Claims appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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PDC Flow

JANUARY 11, 2022

What is contract management? Simply put, contract management is the process of managing the negotiation , creation, sending or receiving of contracts between parties. However, that process will look drastically different for a large corporation with the luxury of a contract manager and staff versus a small business with just a few employees. What does contract management look like within your own company?

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Credit Corp

JANUARY 12, 2022

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author only and are not endorsed by Credit.com. Shopping for “needs” is one thing, but we all know how huge sales can convince us to stock up on “wants.” You know how it goes–you head to the store to pick up bread and milk only to come home with a new coffeemaker.

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