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NEW YORK — As the president and chief operating officer of upscale mall landlord Taubman Realty Group, Bill Taubman has a bird’s eye view of consumer habits, which have become more unpredictable since the pandemic. But Taubman, which owns, manages or leases 26 malls primarily in the U.S. and is a joint venture with Simon Property Group, is more fortunate than plenty of other mall landlords. That’s because it’s positioned in the sweet spot of mall retailing. While many shopping centers in lower income areas are struggling, upscale mall operators like Taubman have thrived and ...

Overdraft Fees Could Drop To As Low As $3 Under New Biden Proposal

NEW YORK - The cost to overdraw a bank account could drop to as little as $3 under a proposal announced by the White House, the latest effort by the Biden administration to combat fees it says pose an unnecessary burden on American consumers, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck. The proposed change by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would potentially eliminate billions of dollars in fee revenue for the nation’s biggest banks, which were gearing up for a battle even before Wednesday’s announcement. Exactly how much revenue depends on which version of the new ...

Looking Forward

FRENCH CREEK — After opening the Compass Bar and Grille in French Creek this summer, the Odell-McKinleys have faced a few obstacles. Nonetheless, the pair said everything has been going well. “It has been unpredictably good, unpredictably chaotic, but also fun,” Elizabeth ...

Walters, Palermo Hired By AM Suchar Accountants

AM Suchar Accountants has hired two new staff accountants. Jason Walters graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford with a bachelor’s degree in communications. He brings his analytical skills, hard work ethic, and professionalism to this local accounting firm. In his ...