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Business and medical professionals seeking to hire a collection agency always wonder if the agency they hire is ethical or if it may damage their reputation. Here are some valuable tips on how collection agencies can maintain a good reputation online and offline. Following Federal and State laws: A collection agency that violates government laws will get sued or penalized sooner or later.
Fewer than one-third of individuals feel extremely confident that they would be able to identify an error on a medical bill, and half of those individuals who participated in a survey have had bills with incorrect charges of at least $200, according to the results of a recently released survey. For many companies in the … The post Healthcare Billing Statements Source of Frustration for Consumers: Survey first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.
When it comes to debt collection, early payment refers to a situation in which a debtor chooses to pay off their outstanding balance before the due date or before it has been sent to a collection agency. The decision to make an early payment on debt should be carefully evaluated by both the borrower and. Read more » The post Understanding the Pros and Cons of Early Payment: A Guide for Debtors and Creditors appeared first on JMA Credit Control.
Does it actually cost more to attract new clients than keep current ones? That can only be decided when you consider the cost of your time and the value of your clients. Nevertheless, happy clients are usually your most loyal clients, and they'll likely recommend your goods and services to others. Let's identify strategies for keeping your existing B2B clients happy so you can maintain a strong, long-lasting business relationship and save money along the way.
AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?
Elizabeth Renter writes for NerdWallet. Email: elizabeth@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @elizabethrenter. The article Home Shoppers to Face High Rates, Economy With Resolve originally appeared on NerdWallet.
A Magistrate judge in California has recommended that a defendant’s motion to dismiss be granted, although saying the plaintiff should have the opportunity to submit an amended complaint, in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act case that contained a “laundry list” of alleged violations without any factual allegations to substantiate … The post Judge Dismisses FCRA, FDCPA Case Over ‘Laundry List’ of Violations first appeared on AccountsRecover
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A Magistrate judge in California has recommended that a defendant’s motion to dismiss be granted, although saying the plaintiff should have the opportunity to submit an amended complaint, in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act case that contained a “laundry list” of alleged violations without any factual allegations to substantiate … The post Judge Dismisses FCRA, FDCPA Case Over ‘Laundry List’ of Violations first appeared on AccountsRecover
What happens when, due to a negligent error by the insurance broker, a business suffers property damage that is either not covered, or not fully covered, by what the insured thought was an insurance policy they purchased through the broker to cover the risk? Can the insured look to its insurance broker to cover the uninsured loss? In certain types of circumstances, the answer may be yes, and the insurance broker may be found liable to the insured for such an uncovered loss.
Cecilia Clark writes for NerdWallet. Email: cclark@nerdwallet.com. The article Supreme Court’s Student Loan Decision Will Impact Black Women Most originally appeared on NerdWallet.
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 Complaint Accuses Collector of Attempting to Collect on Settled Debt first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.
Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.
The CFPB issued a request for information today seeking public feedback on how the consumer credit market is functioning as part of a biennial review of the industry.
Business CCJ’s have doubled in the last quarter says the latest Red Flag Report from Begbies Traynor. Latest data has laid bare the struggles facing UK business during the current economic crisis. 610,405 business rated as being in “significant” financial distress in Q4 2022. This figure is up 4 per cent from the same period for 2021. “Critical” financial distress, meanwhile, increased 36 per cent from Q4 2021 to Q4 2022 and was up 10 per cent between Q3 and Q4 2022.
Hal M. Bundrick, CFP® writes for NerdWallet. Email: hal@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @halmbundrick. The article Industries Most Likely to See Layoffs + How to Save Your Job originally appeared on NerdWallet.
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Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.
At TrueAccord, our goal is to meet customers where they are to personalize a strategy for each individual customer. We do this by sending them a communication via the right channel, using messaging that resonates with them, and making them an offer they can afford. We’re able to achieve this thanks to insights from the 20 million customers. This includes data like what email and SMS messages drive the most engagement, which web pages are customers viewing the most, what is the ideal payment plan
Justin Franklin, Vice President of Global Strategy and Execution at Cedar Financial recently sat down for an interview with PDCflow’s Dawn Updike. They discussed how digital operations impact team structures and revenue, measuring ROI and more. Like other Accounts Receivable professionals, Franklin found his career by accident when he accepted a collection job after college in 2005.
Jae Bratton writes for NerdWallet. Email: jbratton@nerdwallet.com. Liz Weston, CFP® writes for NerdWallet. Email: lweston@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @lizweston. Sean Pyles writes for NerdWallet. Email: spyles@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @SeanPyles. The article Smart Money: Data Breaches, and Catching Up On Retirement Savings originally appeared on NerdWallet.
The changing of the calendar from December to January signifies more than just the start of a new year. In many states, it signifies the start of a new legislative session. Already, there are reports that bills attempting to regulate actions and behavior in the accounts receivable management industry are being introduced or planned to … The post Proposed Law Would Limit Collections in Florida if Incurred as a Result of Certain Crimes first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.
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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.
Regardless of whether you’re keeping up with economic news and rising inflation rates, you’ve likely noticed that the cost of goods is going up while your purchasing power is going down. The Consumer Price Index notes that the inflation rate is up 7.1%, which is the highest rate of inflation since 1982. Unfortunately, rising inflation impacts almost everything we purchase, such as cars, homes, clothes, food, and utilities.
Managing your debt and confronting various debt collectors can be intimidating, but it becomes much simpler when you understand the rules everyone must follow. One of the most important things to know about any debt is that there comes a time when it is too old for anyone to harass you about it. The rules are different depending on several factors, but knowing how things work in your situation could make getting out from underneath the burden of your previous mistakes much easier.
Melissa Lambarena writes for NerdWallet. Email: mlambarena@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @LissaLambarena. The article New X1+ Card: 4X Back on Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo; Unique Lounge Perks originally appeared on NerdWallet.
The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has affirmed the dismissal of a case alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and Racketeer and Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act involving a number of collection operations attempting to collect on a debt the appellant suspects was the result … The post Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of FDCPA, FCRA Case first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.
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.
Construction late payment is getting worse according to the latest data from Creditsafe. More than half of all business invoices sent to construction firms were paid late last year analysis has found. The proportion of late invoices “significantly increased” to 52.9 per cent across the sector in 2022, a rise of 13 per cent compared with 2021. Data company Creditsafe looked at 21 sectors and found that only two other sectors performed worse.
Everyone knows that having a good credit score is the key to getting the credit you need when you need it, but what exactly is a good credit score in the first place? There are tons of articles littering the web breaking down everything you need to do to improve your credit score, but none of that is helpful if you don’t have a solid working knowledge of where you fall on the range of possible scores.
Elizabeth Renter writes for NerdWallet. Email: elizabeth@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @elizabethrenter. The article 2023 Home Buyers Hope to Spend $200K — Here’s What’s Realistic originally appeared on NerdWallet.
Amidst all the talk about credit reporting and what should and should not be on a consumer’s credit report, a bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act in order to prohibit including evictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic from consumers’ credit reports. A copy of … The post Bill Introduced to Keep Evictions Off Credit Reports first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.
CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.
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