In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker and Doug Kantor discuss the significant impact of swipe fees on small businesses and consumers. They explore the duopoly of Visa and MasterCard, the barriers to competition in credit card processing, and the proposed Credit Card Competition Act aimed at reducing fees and increasing market competition. The conversation highlights the need for consumer awareness regarding hidden costs and the importance of advocacy for small business interests.

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In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker and Doug Kantor discuss the significant impact of swipe fees on small businesses and consumers. They explore the duopoly of Visa and MasterCard, the barriers to competition in credit card processing, and the proposed Credit Card Competition Act aimed at reducing fees and increasing market competition. The conversation highlights the need for consumer awareness regarding hidden costs and the importance of advocacy for small business interests.
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Main Street Matters with Elaine Parker and Alfredo Ortiz explores the intersection of small business and government policy. With more than 90 million Americans either owning or depending on small business for their household income, policies like taxes, regulations, and access to credit have a huge effect on the American Dream. Elaine and Alfredo talk with small business owners, government officials and office holders, and experts about everything from education to the labor market on this interesting and entertaining podcast.

Main Street Matters with Elaine Parker and Alfredo Ortiz explores the intersection of small business and government policy. With more than 90 million Americans either owning or depending on small business for their household income, policies like taxes, regulations, and access to credit have a huge effect on the American Dream. Elaine and Alfredo talk with small business owners, government officials and office holders, and experts about everything from education to the labor market on this interesting and entertaining podcast.

Main Street Matters

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker and Doug Kantor discuss the significant impact of swipe fees on small businesses and consumers. They explore the duopoly of Visa and MasterCard, the barriers to competition in credit card processing, and the proposed Credit Card Competition Act aimed at reducing fees and increasing market competition. 