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Fintechs, digital banks reach out to workers impacted by government shutdown

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Fintech companies, mobile banks and others are granting waivers, extended payments and other services to help workers impacted by the government shutdown.

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Credit Unions Step Up During Government Shutdown

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There is no shortage of headlines about the partial government shutdown that is now on its 27th day, and no shortage of articles speculating how long it will go on, what will be affected and (most often) what it will take to finally bring it to an end. The shutdown must come to an end. Digitally Limiting The Disruption.

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Essential Steps to Prevent Costly Fraud Attacks

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Without the right protections, these attacks can lead to expensive authorization fees and even the shutdown of your merchant account. These tools can identify and block attacks before they result in fees or account shutdowns. Their goal? To uncover sensitive information or exploit payment systems.

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Pawn Shops, Payday Lenders Benefit From Gov’t Shutdown

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The partial government shutdown, which is now in its fourth week with no sign of ending, is helping out at least two industries: pawn shops and payday lenders. Since the shutdown the stock is up 22 percent. To address the shutdown, World Acceptance is offering deferrals on loans without interest or fee penalties. Many people.

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Restaurants’ coronavirus tech could stick around post-lockdown

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The coronavirus shutdowns have tossed businesses into disarray in numerous ways, most notably the tricky transactions that come with operating a restaurant as a drive-through for the first time.

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Apple Will Pay Contracted Janitors And Bus Drivers During Shutdown

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Contractors with Apple who work in janitorial, bus driving and other such fields will be paid during the coronavirus shutdown, in a reversal from the tech giant’s previous position. A company spokesperson said the hundreds of contract workers who perform essential jobs on the tech company’s campus in Silicon Valley would be paid.

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Apple Says Contractors Will Be Paid During COVID-19 Shutdown

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Contractors with Apple who work in janitorial, bus driving and other such fields will be paid during the coronavirus shutdown, in a reversal from the tech giant’s previous position. A company spokesperson said the hundreds of contract workers who perform essential jobs on the tech company’s campus in Silicon Valley would be paid.