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TRENDING: Voice Recognition Gets Its Own Backup Biometrics

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The October edition of the PYMNTS Digital Identity Tracker™, powered by Socure, features coverage of the headlines surrounding these new security solutions, including a new device designed to back up biometric security and other notable trends from around the security and authentication space. Around the Digital Identity world .

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3 Ways Credit Union Are Driving Growth

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Credit unions have taken note of this trend and responded, producing eight out of the top 10-rated banking apps, according to a ranking by MagnifyMoney , a financial-product comparison website. Joseph, a Michigan-based credit union, acquired Indiana-based Griffith Savings Bank. out of 5 points, where 5 points is a perfect user rating.

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Small Business Optimism Begins Its Downswing

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small business owners last year, it appears the trend may be over. ” Separate data from the University of Michigan’s index of consumer sentiment showed an increase in consumer confidence last month, though another report from the Conference Board also found rising concerns over the economy, reports said.

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Top News In Payments: House Committee Holds RTP Hearing; DoorDash Reveals May Data Breach

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Sam’s Club is teaming with Humana and other firms to offer discounts on healthcare services to members in Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina. Trending: Close But No Cigar? What Local Sales Tax Laws Mean for Tobacco eSellers . Sam’s Club Introduces Bundled Healthcare Benefits.

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How community banks can help young homebuyers

Independent Banker

According to the 2022 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report published by the NAR, there are some clear generational trends in the homebuying market. Source: 2022 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends, National Association of Realtors. “So, there are a lot of headwinds against first-time buyers.”.

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US Retail Sales Rose Higher In July

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In addition, tax cuts and higher savings are also playing a role in the rise in retail sales. The economy appears to be very well-positioned to continue to grow,” said Jim Baird, chief investment officer at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Service stations saw receipts that went up 0.8

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Beyond efficiency: Using technology to ramp up a valuation business

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They may view successful technology integration solely as a way to assist the business rather than as a way propel it, according to recent research from Wolters Kluwer, CCH, a global information services and publishing company that works with tax and finance professionals.