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Card Usage is Declining to Digital Wallets:  Fee Structure is Unsupportable and Facing Competition

Card Usage is Declining to Digital Wallets: Fee Structure is Unsupportable and Facing Competition

Cashless | Rich Turin | Aug 27, 2022 FIS Global Payment report: here “Mobile wallets’ share of global POS transactions jumped over 21% YoY in 2021 rising to 28.6% of global POS transaction value, or over US$13.3 trillion. Cards are under attack from BNPL, digital wallets, fintechs, and in the near future CBDCs. All will


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Sheriff Gensler of ‘Wild West’ Cryptoville Has Drawn His Guns

Sheriff Gensler of ‘Wild West’ Cryptoville Has Drawn His Guns

Decrypto | Daniel Roberts | Aug 27, 2022 The SEC chief has gone from rhetoric to enforcement, targeting token projects from the present and past. Crypto companies are shook. When Gary Gensler was sworn in as SEC Chair in April of last year, many in crypto celebrated. The general reasoning: He had taught a course


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3 years ago
Interview with Inter CEO: Insights into the Super App’s Success

Interview with Inter CEO: Insights into the Super App’s Success

PYMTS | Aug 26, 2022 João Vitor Menin, CEO of Inter & Co., told PYMNTS’ Karen Webster: “We’re building something here — and we’re building something big.” Building something big, and gaining scale, requires looking beyond the confines of quarterly earnings reports and share price gyrations. (short-term concerns can dominate a publicly-listed firm’s thinking). The


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3 years ago
An Easy Guide To Understanding How Dividends Work

An Easy Guide To Understanding How Dividends Work

Aug 28, 2022 Dividends are a type of payment that companies can make to their shareholders. They represent a portion of the company's profits and are typically paid out quarterly. While dividends are not required by law, they are often seen as a way for companies to share their success with their shareholders. For many


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3 years ago
Even with two checks in September, Supplemental Security Income benefits fall short. Here's how the program could be updated

Even with two checks in September, Supplemental Security Income benefits fall short. Here's how the program could be updated

A calendar quirk means disabled and elderly beneficiaries in this federal program will receive two checks in September. But that's not extra money.

3 years ago
Wall Street’s top analysts say buy these stocks amid the market uncertainty

Wall Street’s top analysts say buy these stocks amid the market uncertainty

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, Intel and Analog Devices.

3 years ago
Do you make too much for student loan forgiveness? Here's how to figure out whether you qualify

Do you make too much for student loan forgiveness? Here's how to figure out whether you qualify

There are income limits for President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Here's how to figure out if your earnings qualify.

3 years ago
Mortgage denial rate for Black borrowers is twice that of overall population, report finds

Mortgage denial rate for Black borrowers is twice that of overall population, report finds

Progress in giving aspiring Black homebuyers more equal footing compared to the overall population has been slow and incremental, one expert says.

3 years ago
The rent crisis on Main Street just took a turn for the worse

The rent crisis on Main Street just took a turn for the worse

The percentage of small business owners who said they could not make rent in August hit a record level for 2022, and hasn't been this high since peak Covid.

3 years ago
These 13 states may hit borrowers with up to $1,100 in state tax liability on forgiven student loans. How to know if your debt cancellation will trigger a bill

These 13 states may hit borrowers with up to $1,100 in state tax liability on forgiven student loans. How to know if your debt cancellation will trigger a bill

While Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is tax-free on federal returns, it may trigger liability at the state level. Here's what borrowers need to know.

3 years ago
Before An Important Construction Project Begins Make Sure You Have All Of These Papers Signed

Before An Important Construction Project Begins Make Sure You Have All Of These Papers Signed

Aug 26, 2022 When you embark on a big construction project, you must have a few critical documents. Among them are the building permit, the contractor's license, and proof of insurance. Make sure all of these are signed and in order before work begins. If they're not, it could cost you time and money. Let's


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3 years ago
Scammers are using student loan forgiveness as bait, FTC warns. Here are tips to protect yourself

Scammers are using student loan forgiveness as bait, FTC warns. Here are tips to protect yourself

Scammers will likely prey on borrowers eager for debt relief following President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.

3 years ago
Venture Capitalists Dislike Women More Than They Like Profit

Venture Capitalists Dislike Women More Than They Like Profit

AltFi | Hannah Duncan  | Aug 22, 2022 It’s enough to make you want to hurl your skinny latte at the wall. Preferably a freshly painted white one. 40 per cent of all early-stage fintechs are led by women. Yet investors – blinded by prejudice - are only willing to part with 4 per cent


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3 years ago
Secret Service returns $286 million in fraudulent pandemic loans to the Small Business Administration

Secret Service returns $286 million in fraudulent pandemic loans to the Small Business Administration

The Economic Injury Disaster loans returned to the Small Business Administration were obtained using fabricated information and stolen identities.

3 years ago
Liquid vs Illiquid Alternative Investments

Liquid vs Illiquid Alternative Investments

Alternative investments are those that fall outside of the traditional ideas of investing and include private equity, venture capital, commodities, real estate, and more. Many investments fall on a spectrum that refers to the investments’ liquidity, or how quickly the … Continue reading

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