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Fewer Renters Pay On Time Amid The Coronavirus

Fewer Renters Pay On Time Amid The Coronavirus
Fewer Renters Pay On Time Amid The Coronavirus
May 01, 2020  |  Economy

Amid decreasing consumer confidence and increasing job losses, the economic impacts of the coronavirus continue to build. While 91.5 percent of renters in buildings that...

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Bank Of America CEO: Stimulus Package Is Coming Together
Bank Of America CEO: Stimulus Package Is Coming Together
May 01, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The CEO of Bank of America said the impact of the $2.2 trillion in federal relief is beginning to reap benefits. Get the Full Story...

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Would-Be PPP SMBs Skip The Funding Over Audit Fears
Would-Be PPP SMBs Skip The Funding Over Audit Fears
May 01, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Before the forgiveness … comes the audit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Facebook Could Lose Accreditation Of Media Rating Council
Facebook Could Lose Accreditation Of Media Rating Council
May 01, 2020  |  Regulation

Facebook Inc. advertisers probably won’t “like” its subpar rating from a media industry watchdog. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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The Post-Pandemic SMB Restart, Localized Payments, PPP Audits Top This Week’s News
The Post-Pandemic SMB Restart, Localized Payments, PPP Audits Top This Week’s News
May 01, 2020  |  News

It’s the end of the work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments...

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MoneyGram’s Walk-In Business Hit By The Coronavirus As Digital Transactions Surge
MoneyGram’s Walk-In Business Hit By The Coronavirus As Digital Transactions Surge
May 01, 2020  |  Earnings

With its walk-in business taking a large negative hit due to the coronavirus pandemic and stay-at-home orders, MoneyGram reported 57 percent digital transaction growth for...

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Top Trump Advisor Larry Kudlow: Q2 Will Be Even Worse
Top Trump Advisor Larry Kudlow: Q2 Will Be Even Worse
May 01, 2020  |  Economy

National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow said he expects the impact of the coronavirus pandemic will bring even more economic pain through June. Get the...

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COVID Crisis Pushes Nearly 4M US Mortgages Into Forbearance
COVID Crisis Pushes Nearly 4M US Mortgages Into Forbearance
May 01, 2020  |  Economy

Nearly 4 million U.S. home mortgages — or 7.3 percent of the total — have entered into “forbearance” programs with their lenders as the COVID-19...

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UK Restaurants Say Social Distancing Could Bankrupt Them
UK Restaurants Say Social Distancing Could Bankrupt Them
May 01, 2020  |  Coronavirus

If restaurants and bars in the U.K. are required to apply social distancing when they reopen, many won’t survive, according to a new study of...

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