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September 13, 2023
Can Prize-Linked Savings Accounts Help Consumers Play Their Way to...

In light of today’s challenging macro environment, Americans’ savings accounts may need some saving themselves. Inflation is top of mind for increasingly embattled consumers, with PYMNTS Intelligence finding that nearly three...


September 12, 2023
Overdrafts Add to Consumers’ Financial Burden as Personal Bankruptcies Rise

The United States is grappling with record-high consumer credit card debt of over $1 trillion, raising concerns about credit insecurity for both consumers and providers. As a result, a significant...


September 11, 2023
JPMorgan Chase CEO Criticizes Capital Rules Proposed by US Regulators

Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., has reportedly voiced his criticism of the stricter capital rules proposed by U.S. regulators. Speaking at a conference in...


September 11, 2023
Bidding Process Underway for Potential Revival of FTX

FTX Group is reportedly set for a potential revival. The defunct cryptocurrency exchange’s estate has reached out to over 75 potential bidders since May, and several bids have already been...


September 11, 2023
ABC Finance Launches Platform to Connect Business Owners With Lenders

ABC Finance has introduced an invoice finance comparison tool that quickly connects business owners with lenders who meet their funding requirements. This platform was developed to fix the flaws and pain points in...


September 08, 2023
Consumer Expenditures Leap 9% in 2022 as ‘Everyday’ Spend Grows...

The year 2022 marked a continued emergence from the pandemic, and new data show just how much — and how fast — we spent our take home pay to keep...


September 07, 2023
Mystery Box Mystique Keeps 20% of Gen Z Subscribers Signed...

Consider it another form of splurge for the young generation, which represents an oversized share of segment subscribers.  Mystery boxes, where subscribers get “surprised” with items focused around themes ranging from Star...


September 07, 2023
Corcentric Unveils AR Management Tool in France

Procurement and billing solutions firm Corentric has launched its Managed Accounts Receivable (AR) solution in France to help eliminate issues that challenge AR departments. According to Xavier Pierre-Bez, vice president of business and...


September 07, 2023
FDIC Chairman Says Banking Industry Remained Resilient in Q2

The banking industry remained resilient while encountering a mix of challenges and positive developments in the second quarter, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Despite a decrease in...


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.