Nerd Wallet
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Anna Helhoski writes for NerdWallet. Email: anna@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @AnnaHelhoski. The article Fed Caps 2022 With 7th Rate Hike. What’s Next? originally appeared on NerdWallet.
Account Recovery
DECEMBER 14, 2022
If you are an agency that is still trying to figure out how to be able to accept payments via PayPal or Venmo, you are now two steps behind, because a new instant payment technology for financial institutions has expanded into the United States after a successful launch in Brazil. Called Pix, the technology facilitates … The post QR-Based Payment Platform Expanding into the U.S. first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.
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Jimerson Firm
DECEMBER 15, 2022
By Austin Calhoun, Esq. and Joseph Luna, Esq. Financial institutions are often required to make tough decisions when they receive the daunting Form 668–A, “Notice of Levy” from the IRS concerning a delinquent taxpayer’s bank account. If the IRS levies a bank account, financial institutions are required to immediately freeze all funds in the account upon receiving the Notice of Levy and must remit the balance to the IRS after 21 days (up to the amount of the unpaid tax liability).
Enterprise Recovery
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Losing a client after establishing a relationship and putting in work efforts can be disruptive to any organization. It's especially painful if you're working as an independent contractor, freelance, or as a growing business. The loss in revenue may mean that you need to find another client immediately. There are some practical steps you can take to bounce back.
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.
Nerd Wallet
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Adam Geinitz and his fiance, Jeremy, had planned to elope to Puerto Rico this past September. While weather reports indicated potential storms, the couple departed from their home in Colorado for their destination wedding anyway. But during their layover in New York, the storm worsened into what would become Hurricane Fiona. And as it became. Sally French writes for NerdWallet.
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Sawin & Shea
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Many people struggle with asking for help from a mortgage modification lawyer when they truly need it. And when it comes to needing financial help, that task is even more difficult. There is a negative stigma associated with financial assistance that makes many people feel embarrassed or ashamed. Some may feel that others will judge them harshly or assume they are poor managers of their resources.
Credit Corp
DECEMBER 16, 2022
As a member of an underrepresented community, your existence in the business world might be slightly different than that of your peers. Whether you’re a woman, a person of color, or part of the LGBTQ+ community, the world of entrepreneurship can present unique challenges. While there are many basic ways to get started as an entrepreneur , expanding an existing underrepresented business is different.
Nerd Wallet
DECEMBER 12, 2022
AP. Abby Badach Doyle writes for NerdWallet. Email: abadachdoyle@nerdwallet.com. The article Co-Buying a House: How Platonic Partners Make It Work originally appeared on NerdWallet.
Account Recovery
DECEMBER 13, 2022
A District Court judge in Maryland has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Credit Reporting Act case, ruling the plaintiff’s claim that the defendant did not conduct a reasonable investigation was without merit and that the plaintiff did not produce enough evidence to make his case. A copy of the ruling … The post Judge Grants MSJ For Defendant in FCRA Case Over Disputed Debts first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.
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.
Consumer Finance
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Today, the CFPB proposed requiring certain nonbank financial firms to register with the CFPB when they become subject to certain local, state, or federal consumer financial protection agency or court orders.
Credit Corp
DECEMBER 12, 2022
If your income falls under a certain amount, you could be eligible for a special credit by putting money into qualified retirement accounts. It’s called the saver’s credit, and it started in 2018. Wondering if you qualify? We’ve got all the information you need about the saver’s credit for 2022 tax returns and the 2023 tax year so you can maximize potential tax savings.
Nerd Wallet
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Holden Lewis writes for NerdWallet. Email: hlewis@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @HoldenL. The article For Home Buyers, 2022 Was Brutal. Why ’23 Could Be a Bit Better. originally appeared on NerdWallet.
Account Recovery
DECEMBER 13, 2022
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? Call … The post Class Accuses CRA of Allowing Furnisher to Change DOFD first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.
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Fraser
DECEMBER 12, 2022
For tax years beginning in 2022, research and experimental (R&E) expenditures are no longer immediately expensed but rather must be amortized over five years (15 years for foreign expenditures). To illustrate, if a business spent $1,000 on domestic research activities in 2021, it could deduct the full $1,000 on its 2021 tax return. But, starting in 2022, $1,000 spent on research will be deducted incrementally over a five-year period; approximately $200.
Credit Corp
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Article updated December 14th, 2022. There’s always a lot of buzz about the extreme ends of the credit scoring spectrum. How can you get excellent credit? What should you do if you have bad credit ? Less attention is paid to fair credit, which is ironic considering that’s where a large segment of consumers land. While credit scoring models and lender standards differ, the average American credit score is often nestled firmly in a range that could be considered fair.
Nerd Wallet
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Randa Kriss writes for NerdWallet. Email: rkriss@nerdwallet.com. The article 3 Ways to Make Your Small Business More Sustainable originally appeared on NerdWallet.
Account Recovery
DECEMBER 14, 2022
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld a ruling in favor of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against a company and its owner that were sued for allegedly mailing deceptive solicitations to individuals that advertised help in applying for scholarships, determining that the owner meet one of the definitions for a “covered … The post Appeals Court Upholds Ruling for CFPB in Case Over Deceptive Solicitations first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.
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.
Prosperity Now
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Over the last several months, the Massachusetts Baby Bonds Task Force , which includes Prosperity Now Policy Fellow, Shira Markoff
Credit Corp
DECEMBER 12, 2022
In This Piece. Gather Information Request Verification of Debt File a Dispute Make Sure It’s Listed as Medical Debt Can You Negotiate Medical Bills in Collection? Know Your Rights. Are you struggling with medical debt? Are you tired of medical collectors calling? If so, you’re not alone. Studies show that Americans owe more than $88 million in medical debt.
Nerd Wallet
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Kate Wood writes for NerdWallet. Email: kwood@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @[link]. The article Fed Easing Rate Hikes May Be Good News for Housing Market originally appeared on NerdWallet.
Account Recovery
DECEMBER 14, 2022
JUDGE GRANTS MTD FOR LACK OF STANDING IN FDCPA CASE WHERE LETTER WAS SENT TO REPRESENTED INDIVIDUAL Sending a letter to an individual who is represented by an attorney is not automatically a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, a District Court judge in Illinois has ruled, determining that the injuries alleged to … The post Daily Digest – December 14.
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?
PDC Flow
DECEMBER 13, 2022
All companies take payments but many don’t understand how the payment industry works behind-the-scenes. The digital payments landscape is complex, and with new technologies emerging, the greater payment ecosystem continues to evolve. It’s true you don’t need to be a payment expert to run a business, manage an office or head up an accounts receivable team.
Consumer Finance
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The prepared statement of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra before the House Committee on Financial Services on December 14, 2022.
Nerd Wallet
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Tiffany Curtis writes for NerdWallet. Email: tcurtis@nerdwallet.com. The article 5 Ways to Handle Debt During Inflation originally appeared on NerdWallet.
Account Recovery
DECEMBER 16, 2022
SUIT ACCUSES COLLECTOR OF ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ON NON-EXISTENT LEASE A debt collector has been sued for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act for attempting to collect on an account that was placed with the agency for an apartment lease — which the plaintiffs claim was never … The post Daily Digest – December 16.
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