Economy

Economy
Reinvention Key To Reopening The Economy
April 28, 2020

In good times we talk about the hockey stick shape, to symbolize up-and-to-the-right growth. In 2020 the metaphor being tossed about involves the letter “V.” The shape of it says everything about what optimism there is out there on how economies behave post-pandemic. Get the...

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Some States Start To Reopen, This Week, With Restrictions
April 27, 2020

Texas, Ohio and New York are among the states joining Georgia over the next several weeks in reopening parts of their operations during the coronavirus pandemic, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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IRS Updates Site To Give Consumers More Visibility Into Stimulus Status
April 27, 2020

Those who had trouble utilizing the IRS’ “Get My Payment” web tool to access their personal stimulus funds may now find it easier to use after updates were made, per reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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PayPal’s Global Impact Report Highlights Its Response To COVID-19
April 27, 2020

PayPal Holdings Inc., the California-based online payments system, on Monday (April 27) released its annual Global Impact Report, which typically highlights the firm’s progress on advancing profitability, promoting a diverse workforce, minimizing pollution and operating responsibly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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PPP Resumes Operation, But Delays Continue
April 27, 2020

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which is intended to distribute loans to small businesses affected by coronavirus pandemic shutdowns, resumed activity on Monday (April 27) and it wasn’t even a full day before more reports of now-familiar glitches and delays resumed as well. Get the...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Live Nation Revises Refund Policy; Emirates Boosts Reimbursement Capacity
April 27, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is upsetting normal life the world over, and plenty of consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Here’s a roundup of some coronavirus-related refunds that the concert and airline industries are offering:  Get the Full Story...

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Airbnb To Launch COVID-19 Safety Program For Rentals
April 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred Airbnb to come up with new rules and recommendations for its rentals. These include suggested cleaning standards and requiring that rentals stay vacant for 24 hours between customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Debt Traps – And Bankruptcies – May Spread As A Coronavirus Side Effect
April 27, 2020

There’s nowhere to hide from the crippling economic effects of the coronavirus. 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, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Hospitals Pay Price As COVID-19 Keeps Patients Away
April 27, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis isn’t just hitting the medical profession hard, it’s pummeling the industry on multiple fronts at once. There are the genuine health risks to frontline workers, the endemic shortage of personal protection equipment, concerns that patients will overwhelm the system and a mounting economic...