In times of economic turbulence such as these, investing in interest-bearing financial assets is one way to mitigate the effects of inflation. Although U.S. consumers have seen their available savings dwindle in recent years, more consumers have decided to invest in funds and bonds, taking...
Chase has joined CarGurus’ multilender financing platform, expanding options for consumers looking to prequalify for auto financing online. 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,...
The start of a new year often triggers the adoption of new behaviors such as joining a new gym, eating healthier or even opting to save more money. While some people maintain these behaviors for only a few days or weeks, others turn them into...
In times of financial hardship, revolving a credit card balance to future months rather than paying it off entirely is a strategy consumers commonly adopt. But despite the oft-held assumption that members of Generation X are more averse to credit use than other generations because...
Credit card balances and delinquencies have been rising as consumer spending remains strong, but government support drops from pandemic levels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
Consumers loaded up on debt even before the holidays and into Black Friday — and those of us living paycheck to paycheck may feel the pinch of that added debt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Consumers’ total outstanding credit leapt by $23.7 billion in November after growing by $5.8 billion the previous month. 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...
Americans ended 2023 dealing with increasing financial strain, relying more on personal 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, PYMNTS Today....
Consumers with difficulties making ends meet may have a reason to be optimistic, recent PYMNTS Intelligence data shows. 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...