The Cost of Going Cashless

What's good for credit-card companies isn't always good for customers. Opinion columnist, Pamela Paul, writes about the true costs of a cash-free society in this Nov. 13, 2022 New York Times article.
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Here's why cash is still important and necessary when paying, according to consumer advocates

The FDIC says a quarter of U.S. households are part of a vulnerable population that is unbanked or underbanked. For millions, that means they have no way to pay except cash. But some businesses have gone from accepting alternatives to cash to rejecting cash payments altogether.

In a recent report, Michael Finney of ABC 7 explains why the San Francisco Board of Supervisors intervened with an ordinance requiring businesses to accept cash and why Congress is following the city's lead with The Payment Choice Act.
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Cash Industry Stakeholders to Gather in Chicago for the Secure Cash and Transport Association’s Annual Conference

The 2022 SCTA Conference, taking place in Chicago on October 5-7, will host cash industry professionals and feature a keynote address by renowned cybercrime and fraud prevention expert, bestselling author, and the subject of Catch Me If You Can, Frank Abagnale.
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The Secure Cash and Transport Association Releases Speaker Lineup and Agenda for 2022 Conference

The Secure Cash & Transport Association (SCTA) released its agenda for the 2022 SCTA Conference, taking place October 5-7 in Chicago. Frank Abagnale is spotlighted as the keynote speaker.
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The Secure Cash and Transport Association Applauds the Legislative Progress of the Payment Choice Act

The Payment Choice Act passed the House of Representatives in a historic bipartisan vote 224-198.
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U.S. House Committee Votes Favorably For Payment Choice Act

U.S. HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE VOTES TO KEEP CASH STRONG FOR AMERICA’S CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES
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The SCTA Conference Marks 10-Year Anniversary with Return of Frank Abagnale as Keynote Speaker

Renowned cybersecurity and fraud prevention expert, bestselling author, and subject of Catch Me If You Can, Frank Abagnale will engage attendees in a fast-paced Q&A session on cybercrime.
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