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New Q1 Data Finds Older Demographics Driving Surge in Travel Spend

New Q1 Data Finds Older Demographics Driving Surge in Travel Spend
New Q1 Data Finds Older Demographics Driving Surge in Travel Spend
May 10, 2024  |  Travel Payments

They’re probably not going to Paris to see Taylor Swift. But spending among older, high-income consumers has led a Q1 travel surge that cuts across income...

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U. Michigan Survey Shows Inflation and Unemployment Weighing on Consumer Sentiment
U. Michigan Survey Shows Inflation and Unemployment Weighing on Consumer Sentiment
May 10, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are souring about the near-term outlook — on inflation, job prospects and interest rates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Better Instant Payments Availability Could Keep America Truckin’
Better Instant Payments Availability Could Keep America Truckin’
May 10, 2024  |  Money Mobility

As the primary transporters of goods in the U.S., truck drivers play a crucial role in the country’s supply chain. Even so, the turnover rate...

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Splitit Gives Banks New Checkout Experience to Reclaim Pay Later Space
Splitit Gives Banks New Checkout Experience to Reclaim Pay Later Space
May 10, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Financial institutions (FIs) looking to get a piece of the action in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) space might be wise to investigate their...

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Walmart Teams With Disney in Race Against Amazon for Streamers’ Spending
Walmart Teams With Disney in Race Against Amazon for Streamers’ Spending
May 10, 2024  |  Retail

As retail behemoths Amazon and Walmart compete for consumers’ spending, both are turning to video streaming ads to open up new sales opportunities and drive...

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Earnings Deluge Helps Send FinTech IPO Index 4% Higher
Earnings Deluge Helps Send FinTech IPO Index 4% Higher
May 10, 2024  |  Fintech Investments

Earnings were everywhere this past week, driving the FinTech IPO Index 4% higher through a volatile week of trading.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Online Merchants Grapple With Surge in Sophisticated Counterfeit Goods Scheme
Online Merchants Grapple With Surge in Sophisticated Counterfeit Goods Scheme
May 09, 2024  |  Fraud Attack

The internet has been both a blessing and a curse to society and commerce alike.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Study Finds Small Business Healthcare Providers Receive 25% of Payments Late
Study Finds Small Business Healthcare Providers Receive 25% of Payments Late
May 09, 2024  |  SMBs

Increasingly, small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) operating in the healthcare field are using real-time payment technology to improve cash flow efficiency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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CFPB’s Credit Card Late Fee Rule Could Create Buy Now, Pay Later Windfall
CFPB’s Credit Card Late Fee Rule Could Create Buy Now, Pay Later Windfall
May 09, 2024  |  Regulation

The laws of physics dictate that for every action, there is a reaction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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