How digital payments are changing bargain hunting
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8 Jul 2021
How digital payments are changing bargain hunting

Digital wallets were gaining ground well before COVID-19 struck, but the pandemic accelerated their uptake as people prioritized contactless transactions. As well as offering a more hygienic way to make purchases, how might these tools enable Americans to make the most of their money?

Lisa-Marie Janes

Lisa-Marie Janes is the deputy editor at Lovemoney, where she focuses on personal finance, including money-saving tips, savings and ISAs, consumer rights, pensions, retirement strategies, and scam awareness. She also helps readers get their money back after getting scammed.

Danetha Doe

Danetha Doe is a Jamaican-American financial philosopher and the creator of Money & Mimosas. She is the author of Financial Wellness in the Workplace, a dive into the connection between mental health and financial health.

Jo Peters

Jo Peters spent 20 years in international agencies working for brands such as Nike and Playstation. Having set up her trend consultancy, Jo volunteered with Samaritans. In 2020, she trained as a coach with the Co-Active Training Institute, helping clients make positive changes in their professional and personal lives. Jo recently studied with Climate Change Coaches, partnering with those wanting to take action on this vital systemic issue. Together with writing on consumer trends and design, Jo loves the big outdoors, from the beach in Shoreham-by-Sea where she lives to MTB on the South Downs.