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Featured Story | December 19, 2024

Should You Leave Money in Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps?

Peer-to-peer payment apps like Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle have made sending money between parties quicker and easier than ever before. With just a few taps, you can conveniently split dinner with a friend, pay a babysitter or landscaper, or send your portion of rent and utilities to a...
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