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CSG Forte Insights is a collection of industry news and perspectives to help navigate the payments landscape.

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 The Hidden Costs of Accepting Rent Via Paper Checks

Property owners and their management companies spend hours each month collecting rent, processing checks and dealing with the associated delays, like waiting for physical delivery between banks and the dreaded chargeback—all while still paying fees for the privilege. But here’s the kicker: collecting rent via paper checks is costing you way more than you think. […]

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 What Are the Economic Impacts of the Federal Government Going All-Digital?

As the adoption of digital payment methods continues to increase, the long-held phrase “cash is king” isn’t as true as it once was. In fact, consumer usage of cash at point-of-sale (POS) locations in the United States dropped by 13% between 2018 and 2024. And paper checks are also used less frequently: From 2000 to […]

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