Consumer Finance

Consumer Finance
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...

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Savings App Qapital Adds Checking Account, Debit Card To Its Services
August 04, 2017

Savings app Qapital is now offering a new checking account and debit card to its customers, in addition to its already existing savings account. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Consumers Making Less Than $40K Per Year Worried About Paying Off Debt
July 19, 2017

A new survey has found that a divide is emerging over how Americans feel about their ability to pay down debt, with the poorest Americans the least confident about staying current on their loans and bills. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Bank Of America Reaches New Commercial Card Benchmark To Secure Industry Ranking
July 13, 2017

Bank of America Merrill Lynch reached a new benchmark in its commercial card business last year, allowing it to secure its top ranking in three combined categories. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Report Finds Back-To-School Shopping Starting Earlier, Lasting Longer
July 11, 2017

A new report from The NPD Group has revealed that when it comes to back-to-school shopping, consumer spending has become less consistent and predictable in recent years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Upward Revision To 1Q GDP In The Offing?
June 09, 2017

Might the United States economy have put up a stronger showing than had been thought previously for the first quarter? 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: Consumer Finance Background Impacts How People Establish Credit Histories
June 08, 2017

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a study Wednesday (June 7) that shows the way consumers establish their credit history can differ based on their economic background. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...