Consumer Finance

Consumer Finance
Nearly 40% of Millennials Turn to Side Hustles to Pay Bills
June 08, 2023

Even as millennials age into increased financial responsibility, more members of the generation are having trouble making ends meet. 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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Fed Says Total Consumer Credit Outstandings Grew 5.7% in April
June 07, 2023

Consumer credit grew at a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.7% in April. 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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23% of Millennials Pay Bills Easiest to Pay First
June 01, 2023

Retail and digital media subscription firms beware, as these are the payments consumers are most likely to skip when in a pinch, although there are strategies and tools to lessen the chances of partial or skipped payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Sorbet Launches On-Demand PTO Cash Advance Solution in 8 States
June 01, 2023

Sorbet has launched a platform that lets employees access the value of their unused paid time off (PTO). 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...

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Meet the High Earners Who Can’t Get Credit
May 30, 2023

Access to credit may be the key factor determining whether consumer spending will continue to be resilient. Or not. 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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When Credit Status Is Hurt by Unexpected Life Events, Lack of Credit Knowledge
May 30, 2023

A confluence of factors is hurting large swaths of U.S. consumers with little to no access to credit, and a widespread lack of knowledge about how credit works is adding to the problem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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40% of Brazilians at Risk for Debt Defaults
May 28, 2023

Brazil’s consumers and merchants have found themselves sinking deeper and deeper into 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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7 in 10 Urban Consumers Live Paycheck to Paycheck
May 24, 2023

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Secondary Promotions Can Help Merchants Close, or Save, the Sale for Near Prime Consumers
May 17, 2023

The red lights are flashing. Credit is becoming more expensive, lenders are becoming more restrictive. 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,...