A shift is underway in how consumers in the United States manage their finances, and high earners are increasingly exhibiting reactive money habits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
America’s consumer protection watchdog has switched its position on removing medical debt from credit reports. 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,...
Millions of borrowers have reportedly seen their credit scores plummet because of delinquent student loans. 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,...
Forget complicated finance jargon. Whether it’s giant bank JPMorganChase or financial technology startup Stripe, offering shoppers the right mix of credit and debit cards and knowing how they use them is the secret to boosting long-term profits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
The past few weeks have been a roller coaster for consumers. Inflation is still a fact of life, tariffs have influenced what we buy, and from whom. Earnings season has been marked by a slew of companies pulling guidance, because things are so uncertain. But...
Financial institutions and merchants face a persistent challenge: enabling consumers to navigate the inevitability of large, unplanned expenses without undue friction or financial strain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
It looks like the paydowns on debt, for most U.S. households, were just a temporary lull. 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...
Rising student loan defaults could reduce consumer spending by as much as $63 billion a year, according to Bloomberg Economics. 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...
Contrary to conventional wisdom, a recent PYMNTS report, “Interest in Mortgages Rises Among Younger, High-Income Individuals,” uncovers that income level is a significantly stronger predictor than age in determining whether consumers currently hold a mortgage or are interested in obtaining one. Get the Full Story Complete...
