Consumer Finance

Consumer Finance
Nearly Half of US Consumers Earning $100K+ Live Paycheck to Paycheck
April 18, 2024

According to PYMNTS Intelligence, 62% of U.S. consumers now live paycheck to paycheck, and that includes 48% of consumers earning more than $100,000 annually. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Earnings Season and FICO Data Point to ‘Strong’ Consumer Credit Profiles
April 16, 2024

Earnings season, so far — and chiefly through the big banks — is pointing to some strength in consumer credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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CFPB Supports Connecticut Bill to Limit Reporting of Medical Debt
April 15, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has written a letter in support of a Connecticut bill that would prohibit healthcare providers in the state from reporting medical debt to consumer reporting agencies for use in a consumer report.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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57% of Gen Z Workers Say They Are Likely to Change Jobs in 2024
April 15, 2024

Despite news about a slight surge in retail sales, PYMNTS Intelligence has found many U.S. consumers have good reason to be concerned about their economic footing.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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58% of US Consumers Sell Used Clothes to Earn Extra Money
April 10, 2024

In the latest edition of “The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report: High-Income Consumers Lead Surprising New Data on Side Hustles,” PYMNTS Intelligence explored a variety of methods U.S. consumers pursue to pick up a little extra cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Zolar Raises $109 Million to Launch Financing Solution for Solar
April 08, 2024

Zolar, a digital platform for residential solar in Germany, has reportedly raised €100 million (about $109 million) in funding to launch a new financing solution for residential solar consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Consumers’ Total Outstanding Credit Rose 3.4% in February
April 05, 2024

Consumers’ total outstanding credit increased by $14.1 billion in February. 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. By completing this...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy Moves to Higher-Income Brackets
April 05, 2024

The good news is the U.S. economy added more than 300,000 jobs last month and many U.S. workers are now earning higher wages.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Unexpected Expenses Cost Consumers $5,500 on Average Last Year
April 05, 2024

Unemployment dropped 3.8% last month, offering another sign that the U.S. economy is on a slow but steady upward trajectory. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....