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Coronavirus Refunds: Princess Cruises To Offer Credit With Bonus, Reimbursements For Canceled Cruises
July 23, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want compensation for things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Cruise lines are offering credits for voyages in some instances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Las Vegas Not Near Normal As Casinos Curtail Offerings
July 23, 2020

In a sign that the Las Vegas Strip is not near its usual level of operations, Wynn Resorts Ltd. is positioned to put staffers on leave and close select operations on non-weekend days. Footfall in the city is said to be declining following the first...

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Experts Tell House Committee They’re Divided Over $600-A-Week Extra Jobless Benefits
July 23, 2020

Experts disagreed on whether another round of stimulus should extend the highly controversial expanded jobless benefits, according to testimony provided before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services on Thursday (July 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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White House And Republican Senators Agree On $1T Stimulus Plan
July 23, 2020

The Republican version of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) 4.0, has been hammered out. 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...

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Jobless Claims Rise To 1.4M After 15 Straight Weeks Of Declines
July 23, 2020

After 15 consecutive weeks of falling, the number of Americans filing new unemployment claims increased last week as new cases of COVID-19 surged. 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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Higher Education Aims To Reduce Costs Amid Pandemic
July 22, 2020

Institutions of higher education are taking strong measures to stay on an even keel as they encounter less state funding, decreased contributions and a falling number of students. Some of the newest groups of people impacted by cost cutting are teachers, CNBC reported. Get the...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Denver Broncos Provide Season Ticket Holders With Reimbursement, Credit Options
July 22, 2020

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers are seeking refunds on things they have already paid for but may not be able to use. Sports teams, in one case, are offering refund and credit options to those who have...

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GOP Mulls Reduced Unemployment Benefit
July 22, 2020

The GOP is considering a reduced level of extra unemployment benefits through the end of the year, with only $100 extra per week as opposed to the current $600 per week, to help offset pandemic-related woes, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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IRS Has Recovered 70 Pct Of Stimulus Checks Sent To The Dead
July 22, 2020

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department have collected around 70 percent of the $1.6 billion they sent to deceased Americans by accident as part of the CARES Act earlier this year, according to Federal News Network. Get the Full Story Complete the...