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Fifth Third’s Social Security card change puts $3.6 billion Direct Express deposit base in play

Fifth Third’s Social Security card change puts $3.6 billion Direct Express deposit base in play

Fifth Third Bancorp is set to take on a stubborn part of U.S. benefit payments, picking up millions of Direct Express debit-card users as Social Security ends paper checks. Comerica had issued the cards. Now, those accounts are moving to Fifth Third. Investors are focused on the federal payment flow at stake in the card replacement, not just the story as a retiree service. The core issue: a low-cost deposit base and a fee stream, but heavy servicing costs. If the handoff fails, this customer group could trigger high fraud and spike call-center risk.
Fifth Third Begins NYSE Trading After Leaving Nasdaq

Fifth Third Begins NYSE Trading After Leaving Nasdaq

New York, June 12, 2026, 10:02. Fifth Third Bancorp started trading on the NYSE Friday, wrapping up its move from the Nasdaq Global Select Market. This is a notable exchange switch for a top U.S. regional bank. The NYSE said in a pre-market note that Fifth Third was expected to start trading June 12, calling it the biggest bank transfer the exchange has seen in 234 years.
12 June 2026

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  • Paying Off Debt May Come Before 401(k) Max-Out, Say Advisors
    July 2, 2026, 5:03 PM EDT. Financial advisors say maxing your 401(k) isn't always the right move if you're carrying high-interest credit card balances or similar debt. They recommend getting the employer match, but say putting extra cash toward debt and an emergency fund first can leave you better off in the short run and save on interest. Letting debt pile up while focusing only on retirement contributions can strain your finances and knock long-term plans off course.
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