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Some clothing retailers make more than half their income from their overpriced credit cards

Public Citizen

In 2019, Macy’s store credit card revenue of $771 million accounted for more than half of  Macy’s operating income. [M]any credit cards for every 10 transactions at the cash register. For example, Danielle was told to sell five to 10 credit cards during  Black Friday  shifts.

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10% rise in Business Insolvencies predicted by Experts

UK debt collections

UK Business insolvency could increase by 10% this year, according to research by Allianz. Sectors such as retail, manufacturing, construction, and real estate are particularly vulnerable due to weaker demand and higher borrowing costs. This is compared to 14% in France, 9% in Italy, and 7% in Germany.

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10 year ban for dodgy Director

UK debt collections

The insolvency service has issued a huge 10 year ban to a rogue director following investigations. Grigorijs Hacaturjancs, 34, originally from Latvia, has been disqualified as a director for 10 years after fraudulently claiming a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan. His disqualification is effective from 12 July 2022 and lasts for 10 years.

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The CFPB Takes Aim at Overdraft Fees

Troutman Sanders

The first indicated that in 2019 alone, overdraft and other nonsufficient fund fees generated over $15 billion in revenue for consumer banks, with large banks (those with assets over $10 million), collecting three-quarters of the total revenue reported.

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FAQs Spell Out Employer-Sponsored Health Plan Requirements for Reimbursing Over the Counter COVID Tests Effective as of January 15, 2022

Fraser

These and other explanations of coverage requirements for OTC COVID-19 testing are addressed in guidance issued in a “ Frequently Asked Questions ” format on January 10, 2022. No cost sharing (such as deductibles), prior authorization or other medical management requirements can apply. Please contact us with any specific questions.

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Michigan Municipal Adult-Use Marijuana Licensing Processes Give Rise to Lawsuits

Fraser

In December, 2019, Michigan authorized the sale of adult-use marijuana (i.e., 10 of the last 30 years and have a past marijuana-related criminal conviction, or. recreational marijuana). Applicants are entitled to preferential treatment if they have lived in Detroit for: 15 of the last 30 years.

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How to Generate Income from a Portfolio in [4 Easy] Ways

Credit Corp

These numbers are valid from the market open on March 5, 2019. Rather, we’re displaying the income potential from this sample retirement portfolio as of March 5, 2019. For example, Canada might sell a 10-year bond that comes with a 3% interest rate for $100 (when it’s issued). In short, bonds are a debt instrument.

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