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The Pandemic’s Push For The FI/FinTech ‘Win-Win’

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That number climbs to 38 percent among baby boomers, 74 percent for Generation Xers and 85 percent for millennials and Generation Z consumers. If a customer sees a transaction labeled as going to ‘RBX Idaho,’ it leaves them wondering if they have ever been to Idaho, and [they] have no idea what ‘RBX’ means,” he said.

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Outside The Box (And Inside The Storage Container) Solutions To Sky-High Rent

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Older adults tend to own, while younger adults skew much more heavily toward renting – particularly millennials, for whom homeownership is lower than other generations at the same point in their lives. A group of non-Catholic, non-religious, social justice-minded millennials moved into a convent to live with the nuns for six months.

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Deep Dive: Why Smart Cities Should Get Smart About Digital ID

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As the millennial population grows, the implementation of smart city technology will accelerate. In other words, millennials are likely to lead the adoption of digital identity tools and expect government services to deliver services digitally, as well. Idaho, Colorado, Maryland and Washington, D.C.,

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Digital License Plates Vie For Place In Connected Car Ecosystem

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Millennials are likely to lead the adoption of digital identity tools and expect government services to deliver services digitally as well,” the report said. Idaho, Colorado, Maryland and Washington, D.C. There are already signs that certain government identification forms, such as drivers’ licenses, are going to go digital.

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Deep Dive: Why State And Local Agencies In The US Still Struggle With Instant Payments

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New York offers retirees direct deposit for disbursements, for example, and agencies in Idaho now facilitate digital payouts for child support payments. Forty-four out of the 50 U.S. states are currently searching for ways to untangle those complications, and upgrade their electronic disbursement and payment tools.

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Retail Pulse: Floravere Opens NYC Store; Target Debuts Everspring Brand

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Every detail of the design — from the private bridal styling closet to the in-store retail technology — is guided by an understanding that today’s millennial woman has done most of her research on us before she even steps through our doors.” On another note, Albertsons reported strong numbers for its Q4 and full year of fiscal 2018.

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Meal Kit Startup Gobble Hires From Starbucks, Blue Apron

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Gobble currently serves seven western states: California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Idaho and Utah. Garg also sees potential for disruption to quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, though she predicts that fine dining will stick around, as it is more experiential and attracts the rising population of millennials.

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