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Uber Adds Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Option

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But once the employer opts into the program through a participating benefit provider, the employee is able to add a commuter benefits debit card to their Uber account. At the end of the past summer, Uber announced the initial program that allowed employees to upload their commuter benefits debit card to pay for uberPOOL rides.

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Winning The ‘Game Of Keystrokes’ With Spend Tools

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The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) is one such organization fighting community hunger. Headquartered in Boston, the group serves over 500 pantries and programs in 190 cities and towns across eastern Massachusetts and distributes nearly 57 million meals annually. . Putting Fuel Cards on the Road. Putting Fuel Cards on the Road.

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Plugging Expense Leaks With Spend Management Solutions

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An employee’s accidental use of her corporate card to pay for groceries isn’t a crime, but it does fall under the heading of “ friendly fraud ,” which creates friction for the accounting department. Weddings and events are another sector experimenting with card-based spend management efforts. Tax Time, and Time as a Commodity.

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Data Dive, Fall Chill Edition: Fraudsters, Sears And India’s Data Privacy Laws

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fans traveling to Boston for the start of the World Series will want to pack — and possibly purchase for the first time — sweaters, as this week will be an excellent opportunity to enjoy New England’s crisp fall weather. Gift Cards’ New Unfavorable Fans. As of September 2018, losses from gift-card fraud have hit $53 million.

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U.S. mail delays: more reasons to explore mobile and online banking

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Where first-class mail — things like letters, small packages, bills, and tax documents — took one to three days to be delivered, that timeframe will soon extend to between one and five days. This means that consumers will need to plan a lot further ahead to avoid late fees and other penalties. Security and convenience of payment options.

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What Amazon HQ2, Interchange Fees And Facebook Have In Common

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This week, I’m compelled to offer a few thoughts that go against the grain on several topics that made the news last week: Amazon’s NY HQ2 , card interchange fees and Facebook ad revenue. Card Networks Want to Raise Their Prices. For those consumers who prefer not to use mobile apps, contactless cards will pick up the cashless slack.

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The Case For Localizing Mom-And-Pop Investment

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For businesses with between 20 and 99 employees, credit cards remain their top financing source, while bank loans are more commonly reserved for firms with between 100 and 500 employees. One of the biggest challenges today, he noted, is raising awareness among small businesses that this is even an option for them. Localizing Capital.

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