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Consumer Credit Hit Record $27.95B In November
January 09, 2018

New data from the Federal Reserve shows that outstanding consumer credit rose by $27.95 billion in November from the previous month, the largest increase in 16 years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Credit Karma To Advance Tax Refunds For Free
January 05, 2018

Credit Karma Tax announced on Thursday (Jan. 4) the launch of Earlybird Advance, an online refund advance service. In a press release, the company said the service will enable U.S. citizens who file their tax returns through Credit Karma Tax to get a $500 to...

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Consumer Spending Jumps In November
December 22, 2017

Spending on the part of U.S. consumers picked up during the month of November, with the order of capital goods increasing for the tenth month in a row. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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How Sezzle Wants To Help Millennials Without Sizzling Credit
November 17, 2017

The average American carries 2.6 credit cards, but averages can be a bit misleading. 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...

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NEW STUDY: Who Are The Financial Invisibles?
October 31, 2017

Paying bills and maintaining financial well-being may feel like a chore to many, but for nearly half of Americans, it’s a day-to-day struggle. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Over 50 Percent Of Americans Have Less Than 1K In Savings
September 14, 2017

A new survey has found that more than half of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings accounts. 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...

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Consumer Spending For July Slightly Under Expectations
September 01, 2017

The Commerce Department said consumer spending in the U.S. saw a uptick that was slightly under what was expected in July, while the annual rate of inflation moved at the slowest rate in more than a year and a half. Get the Full Story Complete...

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American Express Adapts To Woo Budget-Mindful Consumers
August 30, 2017

American Express is rolling out new features designed to attract young, budget-conscious consumers into taking on credit card debt. 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...

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P2P Lending Sites Not Quite Wooing UK Customers
August 23, 2017

Although U.K.-based peer-to-peer lending sites have attracted millions in venture capital funding, consumers have been slower to adopt the technologies these FinTech platforms offer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...