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Edfinancial Lied About Student Loans, CFPB Says

Edfinancial Lied About Student Loans, CFPB Says
Edfinancial Lied About Student Loans, CFPB Says
March 30, 2022  |  CFPB

Student loan servicer Edfinancial Services lied to borrowers about their forgiveness and repayment options, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Wednesday (March 30). Get the...

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The Data Point: 62% of Digital-First Patients Used a New Healthcare Provider for Latest Visit
The Data Point: 62% of Digital-First Patients Used a New Healthcare Provider for Latest Visit
March 30, 2022  |  Healthcare

Displeased for decades by opacity and inefficiency, consumers are forcing the healthcare sector to shift digital faster and more fully as patients increasingly identify as...

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Today in the FinTech Ukraine Daily: Google Pledged $5M to Support Ukraine Startups
Today in the FinTech Ukraine Daily: Google Pledged $5M to Support Ukraine Startups
March 30, 2022  |  International

In Google’s continuing effort to ease the humanitarian crisis, the global technology conglomerate announced a $5 million Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund to allocate cash awards...

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Amazon Offers Double Cash Back on Fuel for Flex Users
Amazon Offers Double Cash Back on Fuel for Flex Users
March 30, 2022  |  Amazon

With fuel prices remaining at more than $4 per gallon in most U.S. cities and no end in sight to high prices, Amazon on Wednesday...

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Wix Partners with DoorDash Drive to Launch On-Demand Restaurant Delivery
Wix Partners with DoorDash Drive to Launch On-Demand Restaurant Delivery
March 30, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Wix.com Ltd., a software as a service (SaaS) platform, has partnered with DoorDash Drive, the delivery network, the New York company announced Wednesday (March 30). Get...

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Experian Partners With Black Opal to Bring Credit Options to US Immigrants
Experian Partners With Black Opal to Bring Credit Options to US Immigrants
March 30, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

Experian and Black Opal are teaming up to boost consumer credit access to immigrants in the U.S., according to a press release on Wednesday (March 30). Get...

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DOJ Ramps up Google Maps Investigation
DOJ Ramps up Google Maps Investigation
March 30, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is accelerating its investigation into whether Google Maps’ practice of bundling the service with other Google software goes against...

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European Central Bank Seeks Balance Between Cash, Digital Euro
European Central Bank Seeks Balance Between Cash, Digital Euro
March 30, 2022  |  Digital Payments

A member of the executive board of the European Central Bank (ECB) said the German-headquartered regulator is building consensus for a digital euro. Get the...

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Today in Retail: Chewy Struggles With Profits; Five Below Unveils ‘Triple-Double’ Growth Plan
Today in Retail: Chewy Struggles With Profits; Five Below Unveils ‘Triple-Double’ Growth Plan
March 30, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, Chewy’s stock drops to a two-year low despite record spending levels, while Five Below plans growth. Plus, Avarda embraces open banking, Lululemon...

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