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Finance

Finance is a field that is concerned with the allocation (investment) of assets and liabilities over space and time, often under conditions of risk or uncertainty.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Are Credit Unions Ready for Cryptocurrency?
Are Credit Unions Ready for Cryptocurrency?
September 27, 2023  |  Credit Unions

Few technologies have sparked more interest and controversy in recent years than cryptocurrency. The worldwide market capitalization of the digital currency hit more than $1...

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Holiday Season Creates Financial Stress for Two-Thirds of US Consumers
Holiday Season Creates Financial Stress for Two-Thirds of US Consumers
September 27, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Living paycheck to paycheck continues to be the predominant financial lifestyle in the United States, even as inflation has slowed. As of August 2023, 60%...

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Fraud Losses From Impersonator Scams Double For Largest US Banks
Fraud Losses From Impersonator Scams Double For Largest US Banks
September 14, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Financial institutions (FIs) have generally found fraud and financial crime to be continually more sophisticated. The rise of digital banking and ever-faster digital payment methods...

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Overdrafts and the US Consumer: A 2023 Report
Overdrafts and the US Consumer: A 2023 Report
September 08, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Current economic and financial conditions force consumers to tap overdrafts across income levels and credit personas. One in 5 consumers experienced overdrafts or declined transactions...

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Boosting Rewards and Limits Can Grow BNPL Usage
Boosting Rewards and Limits Can Grow BNPL Usage
September 05, 2023  |  BNPL

Paying for purchases in installments is a classic concept in retail, with legacy offerings such as Christmas layaway plans helping consumers manage their spending for...

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Two-Thirds of Consumers Charged Summer Travel on Their Credit Cards
Two-Thirds of Consumers Charged Summer Travel on Their Credit Cards
September 01, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Travel rose this summer despite ongoing economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures. PYMNTS’ data finds that consumers planned to travel just as much or more this...

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Budgets May Be Tight but Two-Thirds of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Continue to Splurge
Budgets May Be Tight but Two-Thirds of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Continue to Splurge
August 30, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Inflationary pressures have yet to abate fully, making it necessary for many United States consumers to adjust their lifestyles to live within their means. Even...

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Strategic Mergers Help Credit Unions Survive — and Thrive — in a Tough Economy
Strategic Mergers Help Credit Unions Survive — and Thrive — in a Tough Economy
August 04, 2023  |  Digital Banking

Credit unions have long occupied a specific market niche within the financial industry. CUs favor more personalized and member-focused services than their bank counterparts but...

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How CFOs Can Seamlessly Navigate the Rise of Employee-Initiated Spend
How CFOs Can Seamlessly Navigate the Rise of Employee-Initiated Spend
August 02, 2023  |  Commercial Payments

The operating environment’s ongoing digital transformation has created an increasingly dynamic reality for organizations. One area where this impact can be seen is the new...

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