Offering your customers a buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) solution is a good way to provide a frictionless payment experience. Still, businesses should do more than include a BNPL provider on their checkout portal. Companies should consider their role in explaining how BNPL works and why it might be an alternative payment option ...
Adoption of digital payments is one of many technology-forward trends accelerated by the pandemic. In 2020, 78% of consumers had used digital payments in the past year, up from 72% in 2016, according to McKinsey.Consumers embraced digital payments out of necessity, as Covid made touch-free payments more appealing, but now ...
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) mobile payment apps such as PayPal, Venmo and CashApp have become increasingly popular with both individuals and small businesses to transfer money quickly and conveniently. If you are using these payment apps or other third-party credit/debit card processors for your business, however, there are some new tax implications ...
Cybercrime has grown at an exponential rate over the past few years, and the question most businesses face today is not if they will be hacked, but when. Cyber criminals took advantage of vulnerabilities that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 2020 was the worst year ever recorded for data ...
Last year was characterized by a housing market unlike any we have seen in recent memory; it was a seller’s dream and a buyer’s nightmare. The national median home price hit an all-time high in June at $362,800, and, according to Redfin, the typical home sold in just 15 days. ...
Positive customer experiences can make or break a small business. When customers are happy, they’re more likely to keep coming back and to share their experience with others, leading to more business. But when customers are not happy, they may do the opposite—stop doing business with the company, and share ...
Community Commitment – Hebrew Free Loan SocietyInvesting in the communities we serve has been a long-standing pillar of Valley’s mission. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, small businesses were heavily impacted, with many experiencing financial and staffing issues.To help alleviate financial distress, Valley Bank continued to provide resources and grow its ...
One of the reasons that many people keep their savings in the bank is for the security of knowing that those funds will be there when they need them. But recent high-profile bank failures may have some folks concerned that their nest egg isn’t as secure as they might think. ...
According to a OnePoll for Ladders survey, the average U.S. adult spends almost $1,500 each month on things they can do without, such as restaurant meals, drinks, takeout or delivery, paid apps, streaming services, and coffee. At the same time, Americans aren’t spending money on some arguably essential items: 40% said they ...
Debt management can seem like a complicated topic. Luckily, there are relatively straightforward approaches to paying down debt that can point you in the right direction, and help you get a jump on healthier finances. Learning the basics of two core methods to pay down debt, plus key foundational tips, ...
If you run a small business, you most likely will always be looking for new ways to save money. This is because doing so will enable you to grow your business and you can achieve your goals more easily as a result of having more money to spare. That said, ...
Hed: Therapist-Approved Ways to Improve Your Health and Mental Wealth We all know the adage: “Money can’t buy happiness.” But if money provides the peace of mind that comes with knowing you can pay your bills and prepare for your future … can that possibly be true? In fact, new research shows ...