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A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. The IRS said it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. The special payments announced by the IRS are being sent to those taxpayers who filed a 2021 …

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A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

India Today

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the Internal Revenue Service in the coming weeks. The IRS said it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. The special payments announced by the IRS are being sent to those taxpayers who filed …

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Apex Court Sets Aside Interest Rate Cap On Late Credit Card Bill Payments

ABP News

The Supreme Court on Friday set aside an order from the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission regarding interest rates on late credit card bill payments. The court ruled that interest rates will not be capped at 30 per cent per annum for late bill payments related to credit cards. Notably, the NCDRC earlier in 2008 ruled that levying more than …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through Congress in one of its last acts for the year. The bipartisan bill, which next heads to President Joe Biden, will eliminate longtime reductions to Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million people who …

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3 days, 16 hours ago

Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits

LA Times

Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation set for a final Senate vote in the coming days. The bill would repeal two provisions that limit Social Security benefits for certain recipients based on retirement payments they get from other sources — most often, but not exclusively, a public retirement program of a state …

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3 days, 16 hours ago

US consumer watchdog sues big banks over ‘widespread’ fraud on Zelle app

Al Jazeera

Customers of the banks named in lawsuit lose more than $870m over the seven years since Zelle was introduced, the consumer watchdog says. The United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo for failing to protect consumers from alleged “widespread fraud” on the payments platform Zelle. “These banks broke …

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BBC refuses to play charity song mocking Keir Starmer over winter fuel payments as it hits No 1 in downloads charts

Daily Mail

The BBC has been slammed as 'so biased' for its refusal to play an anti-Starmer Christmas song which has now hit No 1 downloads in the charts. The track, written by freelance marketer and writer Chris Middleton, uses the melody of Mud's 1974 hit Lonely This Christmas and has been released under the mock band name Sir Starmer and the …

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3 days, 19 hours ago

Charity song mocking Keir Starmer over winter fuel payments could could storm charts today - but BBC still isn't playing it

Daily Mail

It is the ultimate festive accolade that musicians vie for every year. Freezing This Christmas, by Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers, slams the Prime Minister for Labour’s decision to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners to the tune of Mud’s 1974 track Lonely This Christmas. The BBC has faced pressure to play the song, with Greg Smith, Conservative MP …

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4 days, 7 hours ago

DWP benefits payments: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Many had hoped that the figure would sink back below the Bank of England’s …

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5 days ago

From new limits to new features: All changes made in UPI in 2024

India TV News

The number of people making online payments through UPI is growing rapidly, doubling during the day and quadrupling at night. According to NPCI data released in November, there were approximately 15.48 million UPI transactions, amounting to an impressive Rs 21.55 lakh crore. Previously capped at Rs 5,000, the new daily limit is now Rs 10,000, allowing these users to conduct …

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5 days, 1 hour ago

NPCI's International Arm Plans To Expand UPI To 4-6 New Countries In 2025

ABP News

NPCI International Payments, the entity tasked with expanding NPCI’s homegrown payment products globally, is working to extend the reach of the Unified Payments Interface to four to six additional countries in 2025, up from the current seven, according to Ritesh Shukla, CEO of NIPL. NIPL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India, aims to launch UPI in …

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5 days, 2 hours ago

Tyson Foods fights to silence debt-stricken farmers after slashing contracts

Raw Story

This story was produced by the Watchdog Writers Group in collaboration with Investigate Midwest. But Cal-Maine’s offer came with a catch: The farmers would have to agree not to sue Tyson Foods for any losses because of the plant closure, according to court filings. His operation near Harrison, Arkansas, was photographed on March 31 Hinkle’s career with Tyson Foods began …

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5 days, 16 hours ago

Using UPI for online payments? Do this to avoid QR code scams

India Today

As UPI has revolutionised online transactions in India, allowing for smoother money transfers and payments, it has also opened doors to various types of fraud. One of the rising concerns is the increasing number of QR code scams, which are catching people off-guard. In a QR code scam, the victim is presented with a fake or malicious QR code, often …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Judge rules against Trump bid to throw out hush money conviction

Deccan Chronicle

New York: A New York judge ruled Monday against a bid by US President-elect Donald Trump to have his conviction for covering up hush money payments to a porn star thrown out on immunity grounds. Prosecutors convinced a jury during the hush money trial that Trump's payments were made to cover up a scandal that would have hurt his 2016 …

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1 week ago

UPI credit cards will grow massively in next 1-2 years, says Riya Bhattacharya of Rio Money

Live Mint

Once a user starts using a UPI credit card, it becomes a daily habit. This program enables users to link their RuPay credit cards to UPI apps in order to make payments. Hence we are seeing that once a user starts using UPI Credit Cards, it becomes a daily habit for them. Even small payments are possible using UPI Credit …

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1 week ago

MobiKwik’s IPO: Is this the start of something bigger?

Live Mint

MobiKwik’s initial public offering subscription is complete, and it’s all set to make its market debut soon. MobiKwik’s two pillars: Payments vs financial services MobiKwik’s business rests on two key pillars: its payments business and its financial services arm. It earns fees from merchants whenever users make purchases using MobiKwik’s wallet, UPI, MobiKwik-issued card, or even through buy-now-pay-later or EMI …

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1 week, 1 day ago

UPI achieves record 15,000 crore transactions worth ₹223 Lakh Crore by Nov 2024

Hindustan Times

The Finance Ministry said on Saturday that from January to November of this year, 15,547 crore transactions of ₹223 lakh crore were handled through the Unified Payments Interface. From January to November of this year, 15,547 crore transactions of ₹ 223 lakh crore were made over the Unified Payments Interface, "demonstrating its transformative impact on financial transactions" in India.) The …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Social Security COLA increase for 2025: What to expect

India Today

The year 2025 will bring good news for Social Security beneficiaries. Over 72.5 million Americans will experience a 2.5% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplementary Security Income payments. “Social Security benefits and SSI payments will increase in 2025, helping tens of millions of people keep up with expenses even as inflation has started to cool,” Martin O'Malley, Commissioner …

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1 week, 3 days ago

JPMorgan-Backed ISG Secures RBI Approval To Operate As Payment Aggregator

ABP News

In-Solutions Global, a fintech company backed by JP Morgan, has received full authorisation as a Payment Aggregator under the Reserve Bank of India’s regulatory framework. The RBI approval enables ISG to enhance digital payment solutions for merchants across various industries, ensuring fast, secure, and efficient transactions. It strengthens our position as a trusted partner, enabling us to power enterprises and …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Bajaj Finance pivots to profitability with AI, scales back payments ambitions

Live Mint

MUMBAI : Bajaj Finance Ltd, one of India’s leading non-bank lenders, is scaling back its ambitions in the payments and credit card businesses as part of a revised five-year roadmap, BFL 3.0. Read this | Bajaj Finance set for a sturdy quarter despite RBI directive Explaining the rationale behind re-evaluating Bajaj Pay, the company’s payments platform, Jain said, “After three …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Telangana State Commission Validates Builder's Claim of Outstanding Payments

Live Law

The Telangana State Commission, presided by Sri. The District Commission allowed the complaint and directed the builder to not interfere with the rights of the complainant, pay Rs. Aggrieved by the District Commission's order, the builder appealed before the State Commission of Telangana. Observations by the State Commission The Commission observed that the builder presented substantial evidence to prove that …

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DWP benefits payments: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Experts had predicted a smaller increase from August’s 1.7 per cent, blaming higher energy …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Digital payments mandatory in liquor sales, says CM

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada:Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has said digital payments are mandatory in the sale of liquor and officials should ensure this rule is strictly implemented. Sale of non-duty paid liquor can be controlled through digital payments, the chief minister said at the district collectors’ conference on Thursday. Reaffirming that the main objective of the state government is creation of 20 …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Keep some cash at home because of cyber attacks, DNB says

Dutch News

Dutch banks are poised to recommend their clients always keep cash money hidden at home, because of the risk that payment systems may be disrupted because of mounting geographical tensions. The central bank does not suggest how much cash people should keep at home, but says it will come with more detailed recommendations about the best way to organise your …

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A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

Apex Court Sets Aside Interest Rate Cap On Late Credit Card Bill Payments

Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits

US consumer watchdog sues big banks over ‘widespread’ fraud on Zelle app

BBC refuses to play charity song mocking Keir Starmer over winter fuel payments as it hits No 1 in downloads charts

Charity song mocking Keir Starmer over winter fuel payments could could storm charts today - but BBC still isn't playing it

DWP benefits payments: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions

From new limits to new features: All changes made in UPI in 2024

NPCI's International Arm Plans To Expand UPI To 4-6 New Countries In 2025

Tyson Foods fights to silence debt-stricken farmers after slashing contracts

Using UPI for online payments? Do this to avoid QR code scams

Judge rules against Trump bid to throw out hush money conviction

UPI credit cards will grow massively in next 1-2 years, says Riya Bhattacharya of Rio Money

MobiKwik’s IPO: Is this the start of something bigger?

UPI achieves record 15,000 crore transactions worth ₹223 Lakh Crore by Nov 2024

Social Security COLA increase for 2025: What to expect

JPMorgan-Backed ISG Secures RBI Approval To Operate As Payment Aggregator

Bajaj Finance pivots to profitability with AI, scales back payments ambitions

Telangana State Commission Validates Builder's Claim of Outstanding Payments

DWP benefits payments: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions

Digital payments mandatory in liquor sales, says CM

Keep some cash at home because of cyber attacks, DNB says