stimulus

Here is what you need to know about your Economic Impact Payment. For most taxpayers, payments are automatic, and no further action is needed. This includes taxpayers who filed tax returns in 2018 and 2019 and most seniors and retirees.

Source: irs.gov

More Stimulus Is Needed To Strengthen Economy, Fed’s Brainard Says
More Stimulus Is Needed To Strengthen Economy, Fed’s Brainard Says
October 21, 2020  |  Economy

A top Fed official is warning more stimulus spending will be needed in order to turn a “K-shaped recovery” in the United States into one...

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Today In Payments: JPMorgan Takes On Square, PayPal At POS; Visa Expands Tap To Phone To 15 Countries
Today In Payments: JPMorgan Takes On Square, PayPal At POS; Visa Expands Tap To Phone To 15...
October 21, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, J. P. Morgan launches a no-fee instant payment option for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and Visa expands Tap To Phone...

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Lagarde: New COVID Restrictions Will Mean More Financial Aid
Lagarde: New COVID Restrictions Will Mean More Financial Aid
October 18, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Recent restrictions on day-to-day life from the COVID-19 pandemic will also have to come with financial aid, according to European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde,...

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US Senate To Vote Wednesday On More COVID-19 Relief
US Senate To Vote Wednesday On More COVID-19 Relief
October 18, 2020  |  Coronavirus

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has scheduled a vote for Wednesday on a $500 billion federal COVID-19 relief package that falls well short...

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PPP, SMBs And The Challenges Of KYC
PPP, SMBs And The Challenges Of KYC
October 16, 2020  |  Loans

The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis found the U.S. Treasury Department encouraged banks to prioritize existing customers applying for PPP loans — allegedly...

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European Central Bank Chief Lagarde Pledges Boost For EU Economy If COVID-19 Escalates
European Central Bank Chief Lagarde Pledges Boost For EU Economy If COVID-19 Escalates
October 15, 2020  |  Economy

As Europe braces for a dreaded second wave of COVID-19, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is pledging to ride to the rescue with a...

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McConnell Pledges COVID-19 Stimulus Vote This Month
McConnell Pledges COVID-19 Stimulus Vote This Month
October 13, 2020  |  Coronavirus

U.S. Senate President Mitch McConnell (D-Ky.) said on Tuesday (Oct. 13) that the body will take up a COVID-19 relief measure before the end of...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Razorpay Lands $100M In Series D Round; India Responds To Pandemic With Stimulus
Today In Payments Around The World: Razorpay Lands $100M In Series D Round; India Responds...
October 13, 2020  |  News

In today’s top payments news around the world, Indian upstart Razorpay reached unicorn status after notching $100 million in Series D funding, while India has...

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Restaurants, Cybersecurity And Government Stimulus Top This Week’s News
Restaurants, Cybersecurity And Government Stimulus Top This Week’s News
October 09, 2020  |  The Weekender

It’s the end of another work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to catch you up on the latest news. We have deep dives...

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