earned wage access

The CFPB Could Get a New Boss Called Congress

The CFPB Could Get a New Boss Called Congress
The CFPB Could Get a New Boss Called Congress
September 02, 2026  |  CFPB

House Republicans are proposing a rewrite of the statutory framework that governs how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau makes rules, supervises financial institutions and brings...

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The Usual Financial Lifelines Are Failing Labor Economy Workers
The Usual Financial Lifelines Are Failing Labor Economy Workers
August 06, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Paying an unexpected bill is often only the beginning of the financial problem. For many households, the larger challenge is what happens after the emergency...

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Branch Wants Earned Wage Access to Be a Bridge, Not a Habit
Branch Wants Earned Wage Access to Be a Bridge, Not a Habit
July 28, 2026  |  Payroll

Watch more: Need to Know With Branch’s Atif Siddiqi Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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EarnIn Adds Jobs Platform as Wage Access Draws Scrutiny
EarnIn Adds Jobs Platform as Wage Access Draws Scrutiny
July 13, 2026  |  Payroll

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Workers Face Cash Gaps While Earned Wage Access Sits Unused
Workers Face Cash Gaps While Earned Wage Access Sits Unused
July 07, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Earned wage access has largely solved the question of availability. The remaining challenge is persuading workers that it deserves a place in their regular financial...

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Banks Gain New Fraud Tools as House Panel Advances Payments Bills
Banks Gain New Fraud Tools as House Panel Advances Payments Bills
June 30, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

The House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday (June 30) advanced a package of legislation that would give banks greater flexibility to combat payments fraud, expand...

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Why Payroll Is Becoming the Latest Loyalty Product
Why Payroll Is Becoming the Latest Loyalty Product
March 30, 2026  |  Real-Time Payments

As more Americans earn income outside traditional employment, payouts have quietly replaced paychecks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Branch and Stripe Launch Digital Wallet for Worker Payouts
Branch and Stripe Launch Digital Wallet for Worker Payouts
March 25, 2026  |  Payroll

Workforce payments platform Branch has launched an integration with financial services company Stripe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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