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Student loan default has 'dramatic and immediate' credit score impact, expert says — with drop of up to 175 points

Student loan default has 'dramatic and immediate' credit score impact, expert says — with drop of up to 175 points

Millions of borrowers who are late on their payments may see their credit scores plummet as collection activity on federal student loans restarts.

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Your Social Security card will soon be available digitally. What to know

Your Social Security card will soon be available digitally. What to know

The traditional paper Social Security card could give way to a new form of digital identification starting this summer, according to the agency.

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Should Fintechs Design for People or AI Agents?

Should Fintechs Design for People or AI Agents?

Agentic AI | May 5, 2025 Visa and Mastercard Join the AI 'Buy for me' Race. What Should Fintechs Do Now? Last month, Amazon launched its AI concierge shopping service.  Now Visa is rolling out its 'Intelligent Commerce' (April 30) and Mastercard with its 'Agent Pay' (Apr 29).  Without question artificial intelligent smart, buying assistants


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Trump administration restarts student loan collections for millions in default after years-long pause

Trump administration restarts student loan collections for millions in default after years-long pause

As the U.S. Department of Education will resume collecting on defaulted student loans, borrowers may face wage garnishment and see credit scores decline.

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UK Publishes Draft Rules for Crypto Regulation

UK Publishes Draft Rules for Crypto Regulation

Regulation | May 5, 2025 UK Finalizes Draft Crypto Legislation as Sector Faces Regulation On April 29, 2025 during UK Fintech Week, the UK government published draft rules to bring cryptoasset firms under its financial services regulatory framework.  The rules have been in the works for many years with the goal to protect consumers and


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Trump administration restarts student loan collections for millions in default

Trump administration restarts student loan collections for millions in default

As the U.S. Department of Education will resume collecting on defaulted student loans, borrowers may face wage garnishment and see credit scores decline.

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Student loan collections restart for more than 5 million borrowers in default

Student loan collections restart for more than 5 million borrowers in default

As U.S. Department of Education will resume collecting on defaulted student loans on Monday, borrowers may face wage garnishment and see credit scores decline.

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Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 dividend stocks for stable returns

Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 dividend stocks for stable returns

TipRanks' analyst ranking service spotlights three dividend-paying stocks, including AT&T and Texas Instruments.

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Activist Fivespan has a stake in Qiagen. Here are 3 levers to boost the company’s growth and improve value

Activist Fivespan has a stake in Qiagen. Here are 3 levers to boost the company’s growth and improve value

Management at Qiagen has done the hard things right, but there is now an opportunity for the company to grow faster and in a more focused way.

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On Decision Day, more high school seniors choose a college based on cost

On Decision Day, more high school seniors choose a college based on cost

The rising cost of college is prompting a higher percentage of students to enroll in public schools, experts say.

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Larry Fink’s 2025 Fintech Vision for Capital Markets

Larry Fink’s 2025 Fintech Vision for Capital Markets

Fintech Signal | May 2, 2025 Five BlackRock Quotes that Fintechs and Investment Platforms Should Pay Attention To Last month, Larry Fink the Chairman of BlackRock delivered his vision for unlocking private markets and the future of capital markets innovation in his 2025 annual letter to investors.  His letter essentially outlines a strategy and roadmap


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Will Bitcoin and Ethereum Drive Growth in Crypto Casinos?

Will Bitcoin and Ethereum Drive Growth in Crypto Casinos?

May 2, 2025 For many people, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether and Litecoin are viable alternatives to traditional fiat currencies and payment methods. Cryptocurrencies were designed to be used online and they come with some key advantages: anonymity, privacy, transparency, security and transaction speed are some of them. Naturally, there are lots of online


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Before a Roth conversion, check this tax rate — it's the 'single biggest factor' to consider, CFP says

Before a Roth conversion, check this tax rate — it's the 'single biggest factor' to consider, CFP says

Roth conversions are a popular strategy when the stock market dips. Here's how to know if it's right for you.

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IRS unveils new HSA limits for 2026. Here's what investors need to know

IRS unveils new HSA limits for 2026. Here's what investors need to know

The IRS has released the health savings account limits for 2026. Here's what investors need to know.

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There's a new 'super funding' limit for some 401(k) savers in 2025. Here's who qualifies

There's a new 'super funding' limit for some 401(k) savers in 2025. Here's who qualifies

There's a higher catch-up contribution limit for some older investors in 2025. Here's who qualifies for the change.

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