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Consumer Lending Rose in the UK, Fueled by Record Credit Card Borrowing
Consumer Lending Rose in the UK, Fueled by Record Credit Card Borrowing
March 29, 2022  |  Loans

Lending to consumers in Britain swelled in February, the most in five years, the Bank of England (BoE) announced Tuesday (March 29). Get the Full...

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CFPB: Credit Card Companies Charged $12B in Late Fees in 2020
CFPB: Credit Card Companies Charged $12B in Late Fees in 2020
March 29, 2022  |  CFPB

Credit card companies charged $12 billion in late fees in 2020, with poorer Americans paying far more than wealthier people. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Sony Announces New PlayStation Subscription Service
Sony Announces New PlayStation Subscription Service
March 29, 2022  |  Subscriptions

Sony has announced it will launch a subscription-based version of PlayStation Plus in June, with hundreds of games, including “Spider-Man: Miles Morales,” in the U.S.,...

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A2A Payments Firm Zimpler Lands Equity Funding
A2A Payments Firm Zimpler Lands Equity Funding
March 29, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Swedish payments FinTech Zimpler is planning to expand following a new round of equity funding, the company announced Tuesday (March 29). Get the Full Story...

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Hospital at-Home Trend Builds as Optum, LHC Join Humana and Others as Care Shifts
Hospital at-Home Trend Builds as Optum, LHC Join Humana and Others as Care Shifts
March 29, 2022  |  Healthcare

With the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) estimating an average three-day hospital stay at $30,000 and COVID-19 fears still very much a factor...

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Rising Food Costs Create Anxiety, Change Menus
Rising Food Costs Create Anxiety, Change Menus
March 29, 2022  |  Economy

Around the world, rising food prices are forcing cooks, home and professional alike, to reconsider how they prepare their foods. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Delivery Software Helps Bakery Deliver Wedding Cakes in Time for the Big Event
Delivery Software Helps Bakery Deliver Wedding Cakes in Time for the Big Event
March 29, 2022  |  Delivery

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FinTech Payfare Broadens US Partnership With Visa
FinTech Payfare Broadens US Partnership With Visa
March 29, 2022  |  Faster Payments

Payfare Inc., the FinTech that allows instant payouts and digital banking solutions for the gig economy, broadened its partnership with Visa across the U.S., according...

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Today in Data: Making the Customer Experience More Rewarding
Today in Data: Making the Customer Experience More Rewarding
March 29, 2022  |  Today In Data

Today in Data, quick-service restaurants use loyalty programs and surprises to keep customers coming back. Plus, Wells Fargo and Bilt team up on Mastercard rewards...

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