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
Millennials With Debt and Dependents Most Likely to Feel the Financial Crunch
Consumer Finance
Millennials With Debt and Dependents Most Likely to Feel the Financial Crunch
April 28, 2023

PYMNTS’ research finds that 60% of United States consumers live paycheck to paycheck as of March 2023. Our data also reveals significant generational differences in how the rising cost of living impacts consumers’ financial lifestyles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Buddy Integrates Plaid’s Open Finance Services Into Personal Finance App
Consumer Finance
Buddy Integrates Plaid’s Open Finance Services Into Personal Finance App
April 25, 2023

Buddy has partnered with Plaid to help members of Generation Z manage their finances. 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...

One-Third of Gen Z Have Side Gigs to Bolster Financial Security
Consumer Finance
One-Third of Gen Z Have Side Gigs to Bolster Financial Security
April 20, 2023

Millennials were first the punchline of work productivity jokes; now, Gen Z has inherited the dubious honor. Data shows that this type of humor may have been misguided. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Bank Financial Advice Could Win Gen Z, Millennial Loyalty
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Bank Financial Advice Could Win Gen Z, Millennial Loyalty
April 18, 2023

Young consumers’ financial avoidance may represent a loyalty opportunity for banks to create novel account analytics. 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...

Consumers May Pull In Spending as Outlook for Credit Access Dims
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Consumers May Pull In Spending as Outlook for Credit Access Dims
April 10, 2023

Credit is harder to come by. 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 completing this form, you agree to...

60% of Consumers Think Retirement is Out of Reach
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60% of Consumers Think Retirement is Out of Reach
March 30, 2023

Advice on planning for the financial future may be of use to more than just younger generations. 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...

Greenlight Extends Family Finance Offering to Banks
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Greenlight Extends Family Finance Offering to Banks
March 29, 2023

Family finance app Greenlight has unveiled an integration for banks and credit unions. 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 Say Losing Supplemental Income Would Ruin Their Finances
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Consumers Say Losing Supplemental Income Would Ruin Their Finances
March 27, 2023

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Provider Ranking of Personal Finance Apps Crowns a New Number One
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Provider Ranking of Personal Finance Apps Crowns a New Number One
March 16, 2023

Checked on your personal finances lately? We have, in the form of the Provider Ranking of Personal Finance Apps, updated monthly in this space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...