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Wall Street’s Caution and Downgrades Anticipate Student Loans’ Pinch on Consumer Spending

Wall Street’s Caution and Downgrades Anticipate Student Loans’ Pinch on Consumer Spending
Wall Street’s Caution and Downgrades Anticipate Student Loans’ Pinch on Consumer Spending
September 18, 2023  |  Economy

Just a few weeks from now, federal student loan payments resume, ending a moratorium that had been in place since the onset of the pandemic...

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Why the Digital Transformation Needs a Reset
Why the Digital Transformation Needs a Reset
September 18, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Warren Buffet is reported to have said that digital transformation is a fundamental reality of business today.  McKinsey says that 70% of digital transformation projects...

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Retailers Scale Back Holiday Hiring as Consumers Grow Uneasy
Retailers Scale Back Holiday Hiring as Consumers Grow Uneasy
September 17, 2023  |  Retail

American retailers are set to hire the lowest level of seasonal holiday workers in 15 years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Report: TikTok Takes on Amazon and Walmart With Holiday Discounts
Report: TikTok Takes on Amazon and Walmart With Holiday Discounts
September 17, 2023  |  eCommerce

TikTok is reportedly preparing to roll out heavy holiday discounts starting next month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Card-Linked Offers Go a Long Way Toward Driving Grocery Loyalty
Card-Linked Offers Go a Long Way Toward Driving Grocery Loyalty
September 15, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As grocers look to boost loyalty and drive adoption, card-linked offers can help them reach half of all shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Will Weak Consumer Sentiment Hurt Spending Despite Lower Inflation Expectations?
Will Weak Consumer Sentiment Hurt Spending Despite Lower Inflation Expectations?
September 15, 2023  |  Economy

Consumers, looking ahead, think inflation’s growth rate will moderate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Nearly Half of Consumers Say Student Loan Repayments Will Hurt Their Ability to Save
Nearly Half of Consumers Say Student Loan Repayments Will Hurt Their Ability to Save
September 15, 2023  |  Loans

The freeze on federal student loan payments since March 2020 has allowed millions of individuals to allocate their money toward other needs. Get the Full...

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As Real Incomes Fall, Student Loans and Everyday Spend Pressure Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
As Real Incomes Fall, Student Loans and Everyday Spend Pressure Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
September 14, 2023  |  Economy

Real incomes are falling, and for the paycheck-to-paycheck economy, the struggle to meet monthly obligations will continue to be a challenge at best — and...

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