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'Nearshoring' Trend Puts Spotlight on Cross-Border Payment Frictions

Continental nearshoring is driving a broad shift in both global trade and friction-free B2B payments. Or so observers hope. Supply-chain disruptions, prolonged “zero COVID” shutdowns in China, and soaring shipping rates, alongside widespread geopolitical uncertainty caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, are combining to fuel a nearshoring trend as companies look to strategically diversify their operations in the hopes of avoiding overreliance on a single market or one that is hemispheres away. Complicating matters is the fact that emerging markets are traditionally underserved by the legacy payment rails that financial institutions rely on for cross-border settlements. The establishment of a more efficient, transparent and cost-effective international B2B payment infrastructure will be key to the success of companies seeking supply-chain diversification,...

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Get free food at the airport: Which cards offer Priority Pass restaurant access?

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Airport lounge access is one of my favorite credit card benefits. You can get free food and drinks while waiting in a more comfortable area before your flight. However, some lounges aren’t great. And their food offerings may be little more than a pack of Oreos. If you need to grab a meal at the airport before a flight, you could pay a small fortune. However, a lesser-known credit card benefit could help you score a free meal for yourself and for your traveling companions. Here’s a look at credit cards that offer visits to Priority Pass restaurants, where you could pick up a free lunch before your...

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Happy Homemaker Monday

 The museum gift shop has closed their doors.  Water damage from back in December.  I sold my jar openers, dish scrubbies and soap saver bags at the museum gift shop, and with success.  I picked my inventory up over the weekend.  They will be seeking fund raisers to repair the historical building.The weekend, which was to be one full trip for errands, ended up two days.  We had to stop at the feed store, pick up groceries, make a drop, donate stuff, get my hair cut, and so on.I also saw a doctor at our Urgent care.  I wanted to make sure there was no infection.  There was not.  She said to "not talk" and that would clear the laryngitis.  So...

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Batching Cooking with Basic Gluten Free Ingredients

Learn the importance of batch cooking for easy, nutritious meal prep and find the best gluten free batch cooking recipes to fit all your flavor preferences and dietary needs! We cover what exactly batch cooking is, tips to make it a breeze, the best foods to prepare in bulk, and more!  Pin this recipe for later! Table Of Contents show What Exactly Is Batch Cooking, Anyway?  Why We Do It The Best Foods for Batch Cooking How to Batch Cook The Best Tools to Use Simple Tips for Easy Meal Prep Gluten Free Batch Cooking Meal Prep Recipes Batch Cooking Breakfast  Batch Cooking Lunches Batch Cooking Snacks  Batch Cooking Dinners What Exactly Is Batch Cooking, Anyway?  Batch cooking is exactly...

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