Consumer Finance

Consumer Finance
Wealthiest 10% of Americans Drive Bulk of Consumer Spending
February 24, 2025

While many Americans are cutting back, their wealthier neighbors are spending freely. 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...

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Card Delinquencies Hit Multiyear High
February 13, 2025

The holiday splurge has passed — and now comes the holiday hangover? 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...

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Upstart Personal Loans Leap 89% Year Over Year
February 11, 2025

Upstart’s latest quarterly results showed double-digit gains in loan originations, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, where management also said that the credit quality of its lending portfolio was strong amid new capital commitments from its lending partners. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Consumer Borrowing Jumps by Record $40.8 Billion
February 09, 2025

U.S. consumer borrowing saw a surprise surge in December, the largest increase on record. 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...

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New Data: Financially Strapped Consumers Move to Credit Card Alternatives
February 05, 2025

Consumers can’t spend money they don’t have, and right now, many are running out of cash. 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...

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Consumers Change Spending Habits to Ease Monthly Money Squeeze
February 03, 2025

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,...

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Consumers Use Credit to Plug Widening Gap Between Income and Spending
January 31, 2025

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...

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CFPB Finds Servicemembers Pay More Than Civilians for Auto Loans
January 29, 2025

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...

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‘Minimum-Payment Effect’ Covers Growing Number of Credit Card Users
January 26, 2025

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....