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Sellers Woo Shoppers With Guarantees to Address Layoff Worries

Sellers Woo Shoppers With Guarantees to Address Layoff Worries

To get nervous consumers to buy, companies are promising refunds, and sometimes more, in the event of a job loss.

 

FDIC Hopes to Kickstart Lending

The FDIC plan to expand its debt-guarantee program is part of an aggressive government push to persuade banks to make more consumer loans and kickstart the economy.

 

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