Monthly Archives: July 2020

Affirm, Shopify partner in zero-interest, zero-fee online shopping

New alternative credit card company Affirm has partnered with e-commerce giant Shopify to push a new way for consumers to divide purchases without interest or fees. “Shop Pay Terms” – A new option that Canada-based Shopify will launch later this year, will provide approved Shop Pay customers with this option …

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School-age children transmit coronavirus in homes more than adults

School districts across the United States face tough decisions about resuming classes in person this fall. The nation’s daily coronavirus cases continue to rise, but the shift to remote learning has already hampered children’s progress and led to higher truancy rates, particularly among low-income students, who are more likely to …

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