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Early wage access providers see usage spike during pandemic

  • In the wake of the pandemic, some early wage access platforms are reporting increased activity as consumers cover unforeseen expenses.
  • With their upfront fees, on-demand pay solutions are promoted as payday loan alternatives, but some say they don’t encourage good financial habits among users.
Suman Bhattacharyya | June 09, 2020
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