In the face of escalating living costs, it’s immediate survival or bust for many Americans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...
Only a few weeks into the current earnings season, and top-line momentum and commentary from firms, including banks and the payment networks, have all pointed to the resilience of the U.S. consumer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Wednesday (Jan. 29) that it will continue to protect servicemembers’ financial interests after finding that servicemembers pay more than civilian borrowers when taking out credit to buy a car. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
For American consumers, making minimum monthly credit card payments is becoming the norm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....
Treasurers can play a vital role in consumer packaged goods (CPG) firms. Their input allows for better management of liquidity and positively influences the firm’s financial health. But how often is their expertise underused? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
The promise of eliminating medical debt from credit reports — per the finalized rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) — is that consumers’ credit scores will go up, and in some cases significantly. The numbers are a bit eye-popping, as the agency has...
November’s stats from the Federal Reserve on consumer credit — known as the G.19 report — show a reversal from recent months, where households kept borrowing, padding balances, and using cards and other loans to finance daily life. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Ally Financial is reportedly cutting staff, ending mortgage originations and rethinking its credit card business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...
Credit takes center stage in the spending habits and financial lifestyles of today’s consumers. Increasingly, consumers strategically use multiple credit products to maintain financial flexibility and maximize benefits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
