veterans

CFPB: Veterans at Risk From Errors by Credit Bureaus, Debt Collectors
CFPB: Veterans at Risk From Errors by Credit Bureaus, Debt Collectors
June 13, 2022  |  Personal Finance

Members of the U.S. military are especially vulnerable to erroneous or unscrupulous actions by companies connected with credit ratings and debt collection, the federal Consumer...

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Facebook Grant Money To Prioritize SMBs Owned By Women, Minorities And Veterans
Facebook Grant Money To Prioritize SMBs Owned By Women, Minorities And Veterans
May 22, 2020  |  Facebook

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg announced Thursday (May 21) that the social media giant would be awarding $20 million to U.S. businesses owned by minorities, women...

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What Grubhub, Uber Can Teach CUs About Loyalty and Rewards
What Grubhub, Uber Can Teach CUs About Loyalty and Rewards
November 25, 2019  |  Credit Unions

Credit unions (CUs) are unique among financial institutions (FIs) for the sense of loyalty they inspire among their members. PYMNTS’ Credit Union Innovation Index found...

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Apple Debuts Dedicated Store For Military And Vets
Apple Debuts Dedicated Store For Military And Vets
December 03, 2018  |  Apple

Apple announced on Monday (Dec. 3) that it will open a new online store dedicated to veterans and active military personnel, according to a report....

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Helping The Rising Tide Lift All Boats
Helping The Rising Tide Lift All Boats
November 13, 2018  |  Today In Data

There is plenty of good news in the U.S. economy, with low unemployment and high consumer confidence topping the list. But while the engine is...

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What’s Good For Veterans Can Be Very Good For Businesses
What’s Good For Veterans Can Be Very Good For Businesses
November 12, 2018  |  Consumer Authentication

It started in the early 1980s: The nation began to repent for what was commonly viewed as the shabby treatment of Vietnam War veterans. It...

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First Data CEO On The Value Of Veterans
First Data CEO On The Value Of Veterans
November 12, 2018  |  SMBs

Veterans Day is Nov.11 in the U.S. — a day set aside each year since 1954 to honor all those who have served in the military....

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Veterans Face New SMB Financing Challenges
Veterans Face New SMB Financing Challenges
November 09, 2018  |  SMBs

It stands as one of the most famous economic programs in U.S. history, and it helped created modern middle-class consumer culture — the same culture...

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Building A Better Lending Model To Serve SMBs Who Served
Building A Better Lending Model To Serve SMBs Who Served
February 06, 2018  |  SMBs

According to the Small Business Administration, of the 28 million U.S. SMBs, roughly 2.5 million, or 9.1 percent, are owned by veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Those...

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