Getting to Know Joey Nichols of CBC
- Joey Nichols has spent his entire life in the collection industry. Now a second-generation agency owner, Nichols loves Hootie and the Blowfish and helping other agency owners, especially legacy ones like himself, see things through a different lens. Read on to learn more about Joey, the sage advice his father gave him as a kid that still sticks with him today, and what he’s doing at three o’clock in the morning while you are still sleeping.
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Judge Grants MSJ for Defense in FDCPA, TCPA Case Over Attorney Representation
- A District Court judge in Nevada has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Telephone Consumer Protection Act case that dealt with a new debt being placed with the defendant for collection after the plaintiff had notified the defendant she was being represented by an attorney with respect to other debts the defendant was already trying to collect from her.
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CFPB Orders TD Bank to Pay $28M For Credit Reporting Issues
- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ordered TD Bank to pay nearly $28 million in redress to consumers and fines as a result of sharing inaccurate, negative information about its customers to credit reporting agencies. This action highlights the CFPB’s continued focus on accurate credit reporting and proper handling of consumer disputes.
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Household Income Grows in 2023
- Three reports released by the Census Bureau this week delve into the state of household income, poverty, and health insurance, providing important insights into the state of consumers’ finances. For the first time since 2019, household income improved on a year-over-year basis between 2022 and 2023, growing 4%, while the official poverty rate fell slightly.\
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Regina Slowey Joins Barron & Newburger, P.C. as New President and CEO
- Regina M. Slowey has joined Barron & Newburger, P.C., expanding the firm’s footprint into Michigan. She has taken on the position of President and CEO of the firm. With Ms. Slowey’s strong background in managing legal teams and a commitment to innovative leadership, will oversee the firm’s thirteen offices, bringing a fresh perspective to guide the firm’s future.
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WORTH NOTING: What you need to know about home energy rebates that are on the way … Habits to help you stay out of credit card debt … Do you have a dime worth $500,000 in your pocket or change jar? … Items that will increase the curb appeal of your home … It turns out that green tea is even better for you than you think … The five worst injuries in the history of the NFL, according to fans … I thought he was better than that. Turns out I’m not the only one who is disappointed … After 155 years, Campbell Soup is changing its name.
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