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The Gig Economy Is Growing Up — And Getting Less Lucrative
The Gig Economy Is Growing Up — And Getting Less Lucrative
November 27, 2018  |  Gig Economy

It’s probably getting to the point that everyone who doesn’t have gig work — offering ride shares via personal vehicles, for instance, or doing other...

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On-Demand Payroll Without The Cash Flow Disruption
On-Demand Payroll Without The Cash Flow Disruption
November 14, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The payroll industry — and its biweekly or monthly pay schedule — hasn’t changed in decades. However, as awareness grows about the dangers of predatory...

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NEW DATA: With Wages And Hopes High, Why Are Consumers Behind On Bills?
NEW DATA: With Wages And Hopes High, Why Are Consumers Behind On Bills?
November 12, 2018  |  Consumer Finance

The numbers are in, and the economy is looking up: Gross domestic product (GDP) is increasing fast, wages are rising and the unemployment rate is...

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Will Waiting For Pay Day Soon Be A Thing Of The Past?
Will Waiting For Pay Day Soon Be A Thing Of The Past?
November 09, 2018  |  Faster Payments

While living paycheck to paycheck is often associated with low-salary or part-time workers, the data tells a different story. As it turns out, the white-knuckled...

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The Retail Holiday Hiring Headache
The Retail Holiday Hiring Headache
October 10, 2018  |  Retail

By some accounts, the 2018 holiday season is going to be a bang-up year for retailers. Unemployment is down and consumer confidence is up. Holiday...

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Rate Hikes Hint At Credit-Card Debt Trap
Rate Hikes Hint At Credit-Card Debt Trap
October 10, 2018  |  Economy

Now, it seems, interest rates have garnered some, well, interest. It has been barely a week since the Federal Reserve boosted interest rates by a...

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Amazon Addresses Delivery Driver Payroll Mishaps
Amazon Addresses Delivery Driver Payroll Mishaps
October 03, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Amazon is making changes to how its parcel delivery drivers get paid, according to Business Insider reports on Wednesday (Oct. 3). The eCommerce conglomerate is...

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Amid A Strong Economy, Union Leaders Emboldened To Strike
Amid A Strong Economy, Union Leaders Emboldened To Strike
September 24, 2018  |  Economy

Thanks to the strong economy and tight labor market, workers are emboldened to ask for more compensation and to resort to striking if need be,...

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ADP Links Clients To PayActiv Early Wage-Access Capabilities
ADP Links Clients To PayActiv Early Wage-Access Capabilities
July 26, 2018  |  B2B Payments

PayActiv is tapping into the client base of payroll company ADP, landing in the ADP Marketplace, the firm said Wednesday (July 25). Current customers of...

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