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IRS Says You Can’t Keep $1,200 Stimulus Checks Sent To Dead Relatives
May 07, 2020

Any $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus checks sent to dead people by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must be returned, the agency says. 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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Unemployment Filings Top 3.1M Across US
May 07, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to cripple the U.S. economy, another 3.169 million people filed for unemployment benefits in the week ending May 2. Total claims filed since COVID-19 hit the nation in March have topped 30 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Expect Another Year Before Sports, Entertainment Venues Reopen
May 07, 2020

The spread of the coronavirus has led to a halt of Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League and the National Basketball Association, and raised questions about whether the 2020 National Football League season will take place this fall. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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NEW DATA: States Push To Reopen – Will Consumer Demand Follow?
May 07, 2020

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Coronavirus Refunds: NFL Details Reimbursement Procedure; Cleveland Cavaliers Provide Refund Options
May 06, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Here’s a roundup of the latest pandemic-related refund news in sports: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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North Carolina Is Latest State To Loosen Lockdown
May 06, 2020

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper plans to ease his stay-at-home order as evidence suggests that COVID-19 cases have stabilized. 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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Trump Says Task Force Will Pivot To Reopening Country, But Consumers Still Worried About Health
May 06, 2020

President Trump announced on Wednesday (May 6), in a series of tweets, that his COVID-19 task force would actually continue its work, but that it will focus on “safety and opening up our country again.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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ADP’s Massive Job Loss Tally Underscores Main Street Lending Urgency
May 06, 2020

The pandemic has spared no one on Main Street – the fallout has touched everyone, from the smallest of storefronts to the largest of mid-sized companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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European Economic Collapse May Rival Great Depression
May 06, 2020

The European Union’s economy is on track to contract by 7.4 percent this year — shrinking at a higher rate than during the Great Recession — in the aftermath of COVID-19 devastation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...