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November 07, 2023
Regions Bank and Self Financial Partner to Improve Consumers’ Financial...

Regions Bank and credit-building platform Self Financial teamed up to help consumers improve their financial standing. The collaboration will assist Region’s Consumer Banking customers in building credit and improving financial...


November 07, 2023
US Real-Time Payments Transactions Expected to Quadruple by 2027

Real-time payments have revolutionized how money moves in the global economy. In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and increasing consumer demand for convenience and efficiency, real-time payments, also...


November 06, 2023
Klarna Reports Quarterly Profit as Shoppers Embrace BNPL

Rising buy now, pay later (BNPL) use among Americans helped give Klarna a profitable quarter. The Swedish payments company announced earnings Monday (Nov. 3) showing it had recorded an operating...


November 06, 2023
Klarna Avoids Strike Following Agreement With Swedish Unions

Klarna has reached an accord with its union workers as it apparently prepares to go public. The two unions — Engineers of Sweden and Unionen — had been prepared to...


November 06, 2023
CE 100 Index Leaps 7.9%, Led by Shopify’s 32% Post-Earnings...

The CE 100 Stock Index surged 7.9% as Shopify and Affirm led the way with highflying gains that topped 32%. Nine of the 10 pillars gained ground, with the lone...


November 03, 2023
Almosafer and Tabby Partner on BNPL for Travel Expenses

Almosafer, a consumer travel brand in Saudi Arabia, has partnered with Tabby, a shopping and financial services app in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, to offer travelers...


November 02, 2023
Continuing Unemployment Claims Creep Up As Layoffs Mount

Jobless Americans might be having trouble finding work, according to new unemployment data. Figures released Thursday (Nov. 2) by the Labor Department showed that continuing jobless claims — an indicator for the number...


November 02, 2023
What Are the Best Tactics to Improve Credit Scores? 

Generally speaking, the higher your credit score, the more favorable interest rates and terms you can benefit from when getting a loan.  The scoring model FICO ranges from 300 to...


November 02, 2023
Genesis’ New Bankruptcy Plan Draws Ire of the Feds

Genesis has altered its bankruptcy plans, and that doesn’t sit well with the federal government. The crypto lender said in a filing last week that it wants to liquidate its assets...


Buy Now Pay Later
Holiday Rebound: Apparel Retailers Drive Sales With Flexible Payment Options The “Buy Now, Pay Later Tracker®,” a PYMNTS and Afterpay collaboration, brings you the latest news and research from the buy now, pay later space. It features expert analysis of changing payment trends as well as insights from top insiders within the retail and fashion industries.
Declining Purchasing Power Pushes Consumers to Improve Credit Scores
Nearly Half of Consumers Who Tried to Increase Their Credit Scores Did Discouragement, fear and frustration stop consumers when it comes to improving their credit scores, with at least 15% either not knowing where to begin or afraid of taking on more debt. PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest study of 2,558 consumers reveals the knowledge and tools consumers need to succeed in today’s economic environment. Read more in “The Credit Accessibility Series: Declining Purchasing Power Pushes Consumers to Improve Credit Scores,” a collaboration with Sezzle.