consumer finance

Consumers’ Total Outstanding Credit Leaps $23.7 Billion in November

Consumers’ Total Outstanding Credit Leaps $23.7 Billion in November
Consumers’ Total Outstanding Credit Leaps $23.7 Billion in November
January 08, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers’ total outstanding credit leapt by $23.7 billion in November after growing by $5.8 billion the previous month. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Personal Loan Delinquencies Jump in Nov., Presaging Holiday ‘Hangover’
Personal Loan Delinquencies Jump in Nov., Presaging Holiday ‘Hangover’
January 07, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Americans ended 2023 dealing with increasing financial strain, relying more on personal loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers May Have Reasons for Optimism, Data Shows
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers May Have Reasons for Optimism, Data Shows
January 05, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers with difficulties making ends meet may have a reason to be optimistic, recent PYMNTS Intelligence data shows. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Most Consumers Opt Out of Credit Cards to Avoid Accumulating Debt
Most Consumers Opt Out of Credit Cards to Avoid Accumulating Debt
December 28, 2023  |  Credit Cards

In a world where managing finances has become a challenge, it is important to explore strategies to avoid accumulating debt and prevent overspending. An effective...

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Smart Credit Card Use Turns Debt Burdens Into Financial Flywheels
Smart Credit Card Use Turns Debt Burdens Into Financial Flywheels
December 28, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The holidays can be a stressful time financially for many consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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New Study Finds Acquirer Confusion Clouds Installment Plan Landscape
New Study Finds Acquirer Confusion Clouds Installment Plan Landscape
December 21, 2023  |  BNPL

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BNPL Holiday ‘Hangover’ Worries May Prove to Be Tempest in Teapot
BNPL Holiday ‘Hangover’ Worries May Prove to Be Tempest in Teapot
December 20, 2023  |  BNPL

First comes the holiday spending. Then comes the holiday spending hangover — the credit crunch that leaves consumers scrambling to meet, if they can, the...

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Nearly Half of 2023’s Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Had Super-Prime Credit Scores
Nearly Half of 2023’s Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Had Super-Prime Credit Scores
December 19, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Many people are resorting to credit cards to navigate difficult financial times, especially as the rising prices of goods and services continues to weigh on...

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