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Many Unemployed Still Waiting For Their First Check
April 10, 2020

If you’ve filed for unemployment benefits and haven’t received a check yet, you’re not alone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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IRS Launches Consumer Portal For Getting Stimulus Checks
April 10, 2020

A new IRS portal for coronavirus relief payments has been launched in conjunction with the U.S. Treasury to assist people who don’t typically file taxes.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Senators Want To Keep CARES Money Away From Debt Collectors
April 10, 2020

Two U.S. senators are urging Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to shield taxpayers from having COVID-19 stimulus payments seized by debt collectors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Mitigating Risk With Payment Flexibility: Continuity In The Face Of Uncertainty
April 10, 2020

“In times of uncertainty, it’s important that we help our clients mitigate risk by offering flexibility, redundancy and resilience,” Ryan Frere, executive vice president, global payments at Flywire, told PYMNTS. See how the company is helping clients maintain business continuity amid global pandemic chaos in Black...

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Trump Wants New Business Relief Pushed Through As-Is
April 10, 2020

A partisan standoff on Capitol Hill over additional small business funding prompted President Trump on Friday (April 10) to urge Congress to pass the measure as-is, without any additional add-ons, according to a Reuters report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Too Little, Too Late For COVID-19 Stimulus Efforts?
April 10, 2020

Trillions of dollars for governments, for businesses, and for individuals – and it may all be a case of too little, too late. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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US Senate Fails To Pass Additional SMB Aid
April 10, 2020

A federal measure to provide additional relief for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) hurt by the coronavirus pandemic will have to wait. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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European Airports Work On Safety, Screening Plans
April 10, 2020

Under pressure from constituents worried about health and looming relaxations of quarantine, European airports have begun drawing up guidelines for how to act in the best interest of health once travel becomes more common again. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Too Little Too Late As 17M Lose Jobs And Relief Efforts Bottlenecked
April 10, 2020

The $3 trillion in relief approved by the federal government has so far reached few bank accounts as jobless claims mount and businesses remain closed amid the coronavirus pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...