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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers More Than Twice as Likely to Use BNPL

Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers More Than Twice as Likely to Use BNPL
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers More Than Twice as Likely to Use BNPL
August 02, 2024  |  BNPL

As shoppers look for financial tools to help them manage their budgets, those who are struggling to make ends meet are more likely to adopt...

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BNPL Firms’ New Regulatory Reality Unclear as CFPB’s Commentary Period Closes
BNPL Firms’ New Regulatory Reality Unclear as CFPB’s Commentary Period Closes
August 01, 2024  |  BNPL

The comments are in. The battle lines have been drawn. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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BNPL Regulation Debate Heats Up as Comment Period Closes
BNPL Regulation Debate Heats Up as Comment Period Closes
July 31, 2024  |  BNPL

Klarna argues for a bespoke regulatory framework, while AARP supports the rule, emphasizing the need for consumer protections as buy now, pay later (BNPL) usage...

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Regulators Have Been Sounding the Drip Pricing Alarm for Years
Regulators Have Been Sounding the Drip Pricing Alarm for Years
July 31, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb’s new lawsuit against StubHub is just the latest occasion to call attention to practices that regulators have been contesting...

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Affirm Asks CFPB to Consider Unique Business Model of BNPL
Affirm Asks CFPB to Consider Unique Business Model of BNPL
July 29, 2024  |  BNPL

With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) winding down its commentary period for potential buy now, pay later regulations, Affirm Friday (July 26) submitted a...

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CFPB Rent-A-Center Affiliate Acima Lawsuit Claims Illegal Lending Practices
CFPB Rent-A-Center Affiliate Acima Lawsuit Claims Illegal Lending Practices
July 28, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has accused rent-to-own company Acima of tricking customers into high-cost financing agreements. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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CFPB Finds Junk Fees on the Menu of School Lunch Programs
CFPB Finds Junk Fees on the Menu of School Lunch Programs
July 25, 2024  |  CFPB

Junk fees are taking a toll on lower-income parents trying to pay for school lunches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Congresswoman Waters Urges Regulators to Reject Capital One-Discover Merger
Congresswoman Waters Urges Regulators to Reject Capital One-Discover Merger
July 19, 2024  |  Partnerships

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) reiterated her opposition to the proposed Capital One–Discover merger. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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