Consumer Finance

Consumer financing is when a business offers financing to their customers with help from a professional finance company. This allows the consumer to pay for a good or service they couldn't pay for up front in cash or credit card. Consumer finance is helpful for both businesses and consumers
Consumer Finance
Banks Play Important Role in Helping Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Build Savings
November 28, 2023

Amber Carroll, senior vice president of membership and lifecycle strategy at LendingClub, told PYMNTS that U.S. consumers face a cash drain — but proactive planning can go a long way toward addressing the pressures of everyday financial life.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Side Gigs Help Ease Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers’ Financial Stress This Holiday
November 23, 2023

In today’s challenging economic climate, many consumers find themselves living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to make ends meet. This is why a significant number of these consumers have turned to supplemental income sources to improve their financial situation. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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1 in 5 of Consumers Without Paycheck Pressures Still Plan to Finance Holiday Purchases
November 21, 2023

As the holidays near, balancing tight budgets with the festive spirit can become a challenge. Which is why traditionally, many consumers turn to credit to navigate holiday expenses, ensuring celebrations are not marred by financial constraints. However, recent trends show a decline in reliance on...

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Fed: Credit Rejections Rise While Fewer Consumers Are Able to Handle Emergency Expenses
November 20, 2023

As reported by the Federal Reserve on Monday (Nov. 20), demand for new credit is declining. 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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4 in 10 Lower-Income Earners Use Split-Pay Plans for Groceries
November 20, 2023

Consumers are a resourceful lot and will do what they must to make ends meet, even if it means splitting up the weekly grocery bill into more manageable chunks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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4 in 10 Consumers Plan to Tap Into Savings to Cover Holiday Expenses
November 20, 2023

One month before the start of the holiday season, 60% of consumers lived paycheck to paycheck. Nineteen percent struggle to pay their monthly bills. These shares are virtually unchanged from last year, indicating that consumers have adjusted to the current economic environment. Even so, consumers...

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Millennials Have the Most Difficulties Making Ends Meet
November 17, 2023

Millennials were born between 1981 and 1996. They entered the workforce during the economic recession that followed the 2008 crash. They endured years of job insecurity and low wages. Then they suffered the consequences of the COVID pandemic, as one of the most vulnerable segments...

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45% of Consumers Hardest Hit by Inflation Carry Revolving Credit Card Balances
November 17, 2023

As the impact of rising prices on bill payments becomes more pronounced, U.S. consumers are increasingly relying on credit cards to manage their finances. Cardholders are also seeking credit cards that offer rewards and financial management features to navigate the economic turbulence, as inflation takes...

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Consumers’ Credit Card ‘Switch’ Looks Set to Benefit BNPL and Digital Wallets
November 16, 2023

Consumers examining the debt they’re carrying — and the cost of servicing that debt — may be tempted to make the switch away from credit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...