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Lien waivers play an important role in construction credit, marking progress throughout a project and managing lien rights along the way. Such a standard form pops up so often in a construction creditor’s day-to-day that it becomes easy to miss predatory language that can put your business in an uncomfortable position.  

Starting a new job can be tough and having a voice in your head convincing you that you’re not qualified only makes it harder. It could be your first job in credit or a promotion that comes after a decade in the field, and you still might find yourself doubting your abilities and feeling out of place.  

Mexico’s economy, the second largest in Latin America, is powered by vigorous manufacturing and oil sectors and plentiful natural resources. Despite having a thriving economy, Mexico faces wide income gaps, underemployment, a large informal sector and underdeveloped infrastructure, according to FocusEconomics. It is also experiencing heightened cartel violence, increased corruption and sweeping tariff costs.

Learning preferences vary per person. Someone can retain information simply by reading a chapter from a book. Another may prefer watching an educational video or sitting in a lecture. For some credit professionals, however, such learning methods may leave them with more questions than when they started. 

The combined Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) improved 0.5 points to 55.2. Stronger favorable factors, particularly gains in Dollar Sales and Dollar Collections, drove the increase, while both the manufacturing and service sectors remained in expansion. However, persistent weakness in Accounts Placed for Collection and growing concerns about payment resistance suggest that cash-flow pressures have not fully eased.

For most of 2026, consumers have faced higher prices at the pump as energy supply chains respond to global conflict. With the price of diesel growing exponentially as refineries struggle to keep up with growing demands, higher transportation costs could send ripples across industries. 

Studying for an exam can be stressful, no matter how detailed your notes are. As designation seekers sit for exams next month as part of NACM and FCIB’s Professional Certification Programs, it’s important to build and refine study habits that not only help prepare for the exam, but also ease anxieties.

In the 12-month period ending in June, bankruptcy filings rose 12.2%, according to U.S. Courts. This surge signals economic volatility and increases credit risk.