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Where to Find Cheap or Free Financial Advice

Due

To maintain financial stability, it is essential to manage money wisely. However, professional financial advice can be very costly. The good news is that many resources are available for free or even cheap financial advice. Whether you need help with budgeting, investing, managing debt, or planning for retirement , these are some of the best places to turn.

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Member Alert: Wisconsin Court of Appeals Decision on Right to Cure Notice

RMAi Blog

The Court of Appeals of Wisconsin, District I, recently held that the National Bank Act does not preempt the Wisconsin Consumer Acts requirement to send a notice of right to cure to a borrower in default prior to filing a collection action. Bank of America., N.A. v. Riffard , No. 2023AP125, 2025 Wisc. App. LEXIS 157 (Feb. 18, 2025). BACKGROUND A Wisconsin borrower defaulted on two credit card accounts issued by a national bank.

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Audit & exam advice: Know your CECL model, stress tests

Abrigo

This article covers these key topics: Genuine oversight of the CECL model Q factor support Attention to disclosures and stress testing Preparing CECL models for a merger What CECL topics are auditors and examiners focusing on? Institutions must show robust governance,ongoing monitoring, and meaningful analysis of both quantitative and qualitative factors (Q factors).

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How to Rebuild Big Credit After Student Loan Forgiveness Ends

CreditStrong for Business

The sudden return of student loan payments may aversely affect your credit score in a number of ways. If youve been relying on credit cards or loans to make ends meet, you may see your credit utilization rate rise, which will bring your score down. And if youre dealing with missed payments or higher-than-usual debt, your credit score may take a major hit.

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

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.

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How Can Automation Improve Cash Application in the FMCG Industry?

Emagia

Introduction In the fast-paced Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, efficient financial operations are crucial for maintaining liquidity and ensuring smooth business processes. One critical aspect of financial management is cash applicationthe process of matching incoming payments to their corresponding invoices. Traditionally, this has been a labor-intensive task prone to errors and delays.

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From Startups to Enterprises: Custom CFO Support Services for Your Business

Accounting Department

In the constantly changing world of business, a single approach seldom suits everyone. This is especially applicable to financial management. Whether you're an emerging startup or a well-established company, maintaining a strong understanding of your finances is essential.

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How Student Loan Forgiveness Ending Could Affect Your Credit Score

CreditStrong for Business

How to Rebuild Your Credit After Student Loan Forgiveness Ends As student loan forgiveness programs come to an end, many borrowers face an additional serious concern: the potential drop in their credit scores. For many individuals, student loans have been a major factor in their credit history, and without the relief of forgiveness, they could see their credit scores suffer.

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The Case for Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Not very long ago, Digital Transformation was the prominent business buzzword. Then Artificial Intelligence (AI) took center stage. You might be led to think that Digital Transformation became passe, but that is clearly not the case. Digital Transformation, the migration of business processes to digital formats, continues its march through commercial organizations, but now with AI helping to automate and digitize the last mile.

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RMAI Update March 2025

RMAi Blog

In This Update The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has approved Jonathan McKernans nomination to be the next Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) with a party-line vote of 13-11. A full Senate vote is expected this month. Meanwhile, several legislative efforts have been introduced in both the House and the Senate targeting the CFPB.

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Controller vs. Bookkeeper vs. CFO: Understanding the Key Differences

Accounting Department

When it comes to managing a companys finances, businesses often rely on a combination of bookkeepers, controllers, and CFOs to maintain financial health and make strategic decisions.

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How to Quickly Improve Your Credit Score After Student Loan Forgiveness Ends

CreditStrong for Business

The end of student loan forgiveness programs is leaving many borrowers in a difficult situation. As payments resume, some may find themselves facing a drop in their credit score due to missed payments, increased debt, or higher credit utilization. In this article, well discuss the impact of the end of student loan forgiveness on your credit score and show you how you can quickly lower your credit utilization rate, improve your credit score, and put yourself on a path toward better credit opportu

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U.S. Treasury check verification: Tools to fight tax season fraud

Abrigo

The basics of verifying checks for government-issued payments Fraudsters target government checks at tax time and beyond. Banks and credit unions have several tools, including a new one, to fight fraud through U.S. Treasury check verification. Key topics covered in this post: The growing need to verify Treasury checks Security features to help validate U.S.

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Reimbursement roundup: Telemedicine, Medicare + reimbursement rate changes in 2025

Waystar

Telemedicine and Medicare reimbursements are top-of-mind for healthcare organizations in 2025. With so many moving pieces, the changes can be difficult to navigate. However, Dr. Elizabeth Woodcock shines a light on the complexities to help guide providers forward. For more than 30 years, I’ve been tracking what happens in the reimbursement and payment landscape, says Dr.

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Can You Access Your Money Early? Understanding Annuity Liquidity

Due

Its no secret that financial stability and a steady income are essential when planning for retirement. This is where annuities can come in handy. However, one common downside to annuities liquidity is the ability to access funds before retirement. Good news! This post explores the complexities of annuity liquidity. You will learn how to access your funds earlier, the tax implications, and the different types of annuities.

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Fueling B2B Success with Embedded Payments and A/R Automation 

TreviPay

As the B2B payments landscape continues to evolve, enterprises are seeking more efficient ways to manage cash flow and streamline financial operations. This comes as recent projections from Mastercard highlight commercial payments as an $80 trillion opportunity with commercial debit and credit volumes at 13% of total Gross Dollar Value in 2024, 11% higher than the year prior.

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Protecting customers from disaster fraud: What financial institutions need to know

Abrigo

Protecting customers from disaster fraud In the aftermath of hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters , vulnerable communities often see an uptick in disaster fraud schemes designed to steal personal information or relief funds from would-be donors. As trusted financial partners, banks and credit unions play a critical role in helping customers recognize and avoid these scams.

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RCM resource roundup: Activating AI for prior authorization + denial prevention

Waystar

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly essential in the healthcare revenue cycle. Recent research shows that 92% of healthcare leaders cite AI and advanced automation as a top investment priority in 2025, particularly within patient access. The reason is clear: 60% of RCM leaders say denials caused by errors in front-end, patient access processes are their top denial pain point with the prior authorization space accounting for 39.7%.

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Annuities vs. Traditional Investments: Which Path is Right for Your Financial Future?

Due

Planning for your financial future can feel like navigating a maze. After all, its easy to feel overwhelmed by the many investment options available. However, a significant decision many investors face is whether to include annuities in their portfolio or stick with more traditional investments such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. Heres the thing, though: Each path has its own advantages and disadvantages.

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Top 7 Credit Risk Management Tools in 2025

Gaviti

In the realm of B2B transactions, it’s easy to assume that securing a sale signifies the culmination of your efforts. However, the real challenge lies in ensuring that the customer fulfills their payment obligations. Without proper credit assessments and checks, businesses expose themselves to significant financial risks, including cash flow disruptions and potential bad debts.

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How to prevent internal fraud at your bank or credit union

Abrigo

How to prevent internal fraud at your bank or credit union Of the many fraud risks banks and credit unions face, one of the most costly comes from within the institution itself. Employees in positions of trust may manipulate accounts, conceal information, or abuse their authority for personal gain. Learn how to prevent internal fraud in banks and credit unions.

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Employer’s national insurance increase – is your business worse off or better off?

blue dot counseling

The government announced a massive employer’s national insurance increase in the October 2024 Budget. They set out three changes to employer’s National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to take effect from April 6, 2025: The net revenue expected to be raised by these changes is predicted to be just under 24 billion in 2025-26 rising to just […] The post Employer’s national insurance increase – is your business worse off or better off?

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What to Do With Your 401(k) When the Economy is Uncertain

Due

If youre staring at your 401(k) , you probably wonder, Am I doing the right thing? Youre not alone. In difficult economic times , Americans often struggle with this problem. While data shows that 70% of Americans contribute to retirement plans , participation varies across generations, highlighting just how widespread this problem is. So, unless you see the finish line, its easy to feel like youre constantly running on a retirement treadmill.

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Credit assessment. The danger of excessive stock

Cpcmcredit Blog

One of my roles is offering debtors credit assessment to clients. I had 40 years experience of assessing balance sheets as well as extraneous factors to form an accurate picture of the risk involved. Its a fascinating task Routine credit reports from agencies just tend to concentrate on the headline numbers. Thats understandable given the volumes they assess but it can hide a multitude of problems.

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Reflecting on the WWETT Show 2025 – Innovations and Highlights

Commercial Credit Group

The Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show 2025 took place in Indianapolis February 17-200, 2025. Exhibitors showcased the latest advancements in wastewater and environmental services technology. This year's event strongly emphasized innovation, efficiency, and safety, reflecting the industry's ongoing commitment to improving operations, sustainability, and workforce protection.

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National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase – April 2025

blue dot counseling

The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage will increase in April 2025. Good for low-paid workers but when joined up with the increases to employer’s National Insurance it might be quite a burden to bear for employers! National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage – what are they? By law, an employer must pay […] The post National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase – April 2025 appeared first on Blue Dot Consulting.

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Dating After 60: Finding Love in Your Golden Years

Due

It is common to find ourselves single later in life. In fact, according to Pew Research , about three in ten adults aged 50 to 64 or 65 and older are single. Among these are widows (29 percent of older women) and divorced or separated individuals ( 16 percent of older people ). But what if youre ready to return to the dating game? Whether you are navigating dating after a divorce, the loss of a spouse, or perhaps you are ready to explore new romantic possibilities, it can feel like uncharted ter

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The SSI Group, LLC, announces leadership additions to continue its investment in technology leadership and customer growth

SSI Healthcare Rev Cycle Solutions

The SSI Group, LLC, announces leadership additions to continue its investment in technology leadership and customer growth The SSI Group, LLC, announces leadership additions to continue its investment in technology leadership and customer growth. Chip Dickson joined as Chief Technology Officer, and Rich McGinn was promoted to Chief Growth Officer. Read More The SSI Group, LLC (SSI) Welcomes Industry Veteran Heather Dunn as President The SSI Group, LLC (SSI) Welcomes Industry Veteran Heather Dunn

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Eliminating Human Error in AP & AR with IDP Automation

Emagia

In financial operations, human error is a persistent challengeparticularly in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR). Errors such as incorrect invoice amounts, overlooked purchase order mismatches, and duplicate payments can lead to significant financial and operational setbacks. As businesses scale, the volume of invoices and payments escalates, further complicating efforts to maintain accuracy and efficiency.

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Global GDP Themes and Forecasts

Loomis Sayles Credit Research

A global economic expansion appears to continue, but there is weakness beneath the worldwide headline growth figures. For a few euro zone economies, investors project growth rates of just 0.50% for 2025, which doesnt leave much room before any potential contraction. [1] We still believe inflation will fall from current levels, though the path could be volatile month to month.

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Volatile Markets and Cautionary Economic Indicators

Due

Financial markets experienced dramatic shifts on a striking Monday that left investors uneasy. An abrupt technological stock downturn set off warning signals in key financial indicators. The commentary provided a detailed account of market movements, drawing attention to several metrics that have historically pointed to economic stress. This report outlines the days events and explains each indicators significance.

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Beyond the Headlines: Why The Young Investor Has More Power Than They Think

Due

Time has always been on the side of the young investor. But this advantage hits differently in 2024 when apps on your smartphone are much more widely used than the traditional broker sitting behind a mahogany desk, and you can start building wealth with less than the cost of a coffee. All the headlines focus on the economic challenges that young people face, but theyre missing something big.

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How Does Cash Application Automation Benefit Beverage Companies?

Emagia

In the dynamic and competitive landscape of the beverage industry, efficient financial operations are paramount. One critical aspect is the cash application process, which involves matching incoming payments to their corresponding invoices. Traditionally, this process has been manual, time-consuming, and prone to errors. However, with the advent of cash application automation , beverage companies can transform their accounts receivable operations, leading to numerous benefits.

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What are the Benefits of Auto-Remittance Aggregation for Consumer Goods Companies?

Emagia

In today’s fast-paced business environment, consumer goods companies face the challenge of managing vast amounts of payment data from various sources. Auto-remittance aggregation emerges as a pivotal solution, streamlining the collection and consolidation of payment information. This comprehensive guide delves into the myriad benefits of auto-remittance aggregation for consumer goods companies, offering insights into its implementation, challenges, and future trends.