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$277B in Insurance Payouts Sent Via Instant Payments in 2022

$277B in Insurance Payouts Sent Via Instant Payments in 2022
$277B in Insurance Payouts Sent Via Instant Payments in 2022
February 09, 2023  |  Disbursements

Nineteen percent of consumers received at least one insurance disbursement in 2022, and more of these roughly 49 million consumers are looking at instant payouts...

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LendingClub Says Wealthier Consumers Adjusting to Inflation’s ‘New Reality’
LendingClub Says Wealthier Consumers Adjusting to Inflation’s ‘New Reality’
February 09, 2023  |  Economy

More of us are living paycheck to paycheck — straining to make ends meet — than at any point since the pandemic. Get the Full...

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Affirm Hits Speed Bumps, Slashes Staff as Consumer Demand for BNPL Decelerates
Affirm Hits Speed Bumps, Slashes Staff as Consumer Demand for BNPL Decelerates
February 09, 2023  |  Earnings

For Affirm, growth is still in the mix, and demand is still there for buy now, pay later.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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In 2023, Crypto Must Focus on Transparency and Security
In 2023, Crypto Must Focus on Transparency and Security
February 09, 2023  |  Opinion

The entire crypto industry should strive for the level of transparency seen in DeFi, Chainalysis Chief Product Officer Pratima Arora writes in the new PYMNTS...

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Food Manufacturers’ Global Price Hikes Set to Slam Small Business Grocers
Food Manufacturers’ Global Price Hikes Set to Slam Small Business Grocers
February 08, 2023  |  SMBs

Smaller grocers are again caught between consumers and prices as major brands pass on their commodities costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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The Consumer Convenience Mandate: Why Kiosks Should Not Be Grocers’ Only Innovations
The Consumer Convenience Mandate: Why Kiosks Should Not Be Grocers’ Only Innovations
February 08, 2023  |  Retail

If consumers’ feelings are any indication, the immediate cost-cutting benefits grocers can receive from reduced personnel may be better spent on loyalty-focused innovations. Get the...

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Millennials Want More Banking Security, Boomers Don’t See the Problem
Millennials Want More Banking Security, Boomers Don’t See the Problem
February 08, 2023  |  Banking

Personal information is, well, personal and consumers want their financial institutions to protect it better. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Bean Box CEO: Lack of Product Options Puts Subscription Sales at Risk
Bean Box CEO: Lack of Product Options Puts Subscription Sales at Risk
February 08, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

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PayMedix Flips Healthcare Payments Risk Model Upside Down by Underwriting Employers, Not Patients
PayMedix Flips Healthcare Payments Risk Model Upside Down by Underwriting Employers, Not Patients
February 08, 2023  |  Healthcare Financing

It’s a concept in need of a catchy name, but the healthcare financing innovation from Health Payment Systems/PayMedix is in some ways a new form...

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