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US Companies Pivot From Resilency To Reinvention
July 19, 2020

Despite trimming jobs and minimizing operations as COVID-19 spread earlier this year, large U.S. companies now say that’s not enough. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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US Consumers Fret Over Future Without Federal Jobless Aid
July 19, 2020

The number of personal bankruptcy filings, one indicator of the American consumer’s financial health, fell to the lowest level in 15 years from April through June, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Hall & Oates Cincinnati Concertgoers To Get Reimbursement, Carryover Option
July 17, 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. Carryovers or refunds are now being offered to those who have purchased concert tickets. Get...

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SMBs Near Colleges Contend With Future In Flux
July 17, 2020

As sporting events and move-in weekend are not set in stone in towns with colleges, those who own small companies question how their businesses will perform without events that typically fuel commerce. The COVID-19 health crisis has already made almost every college in the country get...

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Proposed Payroll Tax Cuts Could Make Paychecks Larger
July 17, 2020

If the coming pandemic relief package does not come with a payroll tax cut, President Trump has indicated this week that he will not sign the legislation. The president’s past advocacy for this approach, which could make paychecks lager for workers, has encountered bipartisan resistance,...

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New York City Mayor De Blasio Says Phase 4 Reopening To Start Monday
July 17, 2020

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city is set to enter the last phase of reopening on Monday (July 20), Bloomberg News reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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To Mask Or Not To Mask: BlackRock CEO Weighs In
July 17, 2020

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has three words of advice for Americans who want to help the U.S. economy recover from the COVID-19 crisis: wear a mask. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Salesforce Chief Calls For Fine For People Not Wearing Masks
July 17, 2020

Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff wants to see face masks become a universal part of American life — in the same way seatbelts are — to help beat the coronavirus, he said in a talk with CNN Business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Coronavirus Refunds: The Chargers Offer Season Ticket Holders Reimbursement, Rollover Options
July 16, 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...