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GDP Data Shows Disposable Income Growth Slowing as Consumers Seek to Pad Savings

GDP Data Shows Disposable Income Growth Slowing as Consumers Seek to Pad Savings
GDP Data Shows Disposable Income Growth Slowing as Consumers Seek to Pad Savings
July 27, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

The latest data from the U.S. Department of Commerce show that consumer spending helped push gross domestic product (GDP) past expectations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Netflix Looks for Partners Beyond Microsoft to Boost Ad-Supported Tier
Netflix Looks for Partners Beyond Microsoft to Boost Ad-Supported Tier
July 27, 2023  |  Streaming

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Nearly 8% of Borrowers Who Have Not Repaid Student Loans Say They Never Will
Nearly 8% of Borrowers Who Have Not Repaid Student Loans Say They Never Will
July 27, 2023  |  Loans

When it comes to student loans, it’s been three-plus years of paused repayment, a span in which many consumers have seen their financial lifestyle upended...

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Mattel CEO Teases More ‘Barbie’ Content
Mattel CEO Teases More ‘Barbie’ Content
July 27, 2023  |  Earnings

At this point, everyone is seeing Barbie pink, whether you like it or not. And that’s a vision toymaker Mattel has ambitious plans to sustain.  ...

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How Old Navy Is Trying to Capture Back-to-School Spend 
How Old Navy Is Trying to Capture Back-to-School Spend 
July 27, 2023  |  Retail

Consumers’ spending behavior has slowed down, which is causing concern among retailers. Although they are still making purchases, the rate at which they are doing...

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Microsoft’s Teams Target of EU Antitrust Investigation
Microsoft’s Teams Target of EU Antitrust Investigation
July 27, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

Is Microsoft forcing customers to purchase its video conferencing app Teams? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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An Insider Explains FedNow’s Potential to Shake Up the Payments Scene
An Insider Explains FedNow’s Potential to Shake Up the Payments Scene
July 27, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

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Plaid Taps Cross River to Offer Real-Time Payments
Plaid Taps Cross River to Offer Real-Time Payments
July 27, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Cross River Bank has expanded its partnership with Plaid to offer customers real-time payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Upgrade’s $100M Deal for Uplift Brings BNPL for Travelers Into the Fold
Upgrade’s $100M Deal for Uplift Brings BNPL for Travelers Into the Fold
July 27, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

The build vs. buy debate is a perennial one in technology, and in payments.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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