consumer finance

Nearly Two-Thirds of Struggling Consumers Revolve Credit Card Balances

Nearly Two-Thirds of Struggling Consumers Revolve Credit Card Balances
Nearly Two-Thirds of Struggling Consumers Revolve Credit Card Balances
December 19, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The holiday season has offered little reprieve from the rising prices of goods and services still weighing on consumers’ wallets. Many consumers use credit cards...

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40% of Borrowers Have Not Resumed Payments on Student Loans
40% of Borrowers Have Not Resumed Payments on Student Loans
December 18, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The burden of student loan debt continues to weigh heavily on millions of Americans, as evidenced by the significant number of borrowers who have not...

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Gen X Has the Most Debt at 4X Their Disposable Incomes
Gen X Has the Most Debt at 4X Their Disposable Incomes
December 18, 2023  |  Debt

Consumers often feel pressured to maintain a standard of living, which can be difficult in uncertain economic times with higher prices and interest rates. Keeping...

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Improving Credit Scores Can Boost Subprime Consumers’ Borrowing Capacity by Almost 70%
Improving Credit Scores Can Boost Subprime Consumers’ Borrowing Capacity by Almost 70%
December 18, 2023  |  Personal Finance

In a credit-based economy like the United States, credit scores play a crucial role in determining access to credit and financial stability. This poses a...

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Negative Equity Among Car Owners Reaches Pre-COVID Rates
Negative Equity Among Car Owners Reaches Pre-COVID Rates
December 17, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

An increasing number of drivers reportedly owe more on their loans than their cars are worth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Trial Attorney Rogge Dunn Targets Lenders With Class-Action Lawsuits
Trial Attorney Rogge Dunn Targets Lenders With Class-Action Lawsuits
December 13, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Trial attorney Rogge Dunn has filed two class-action lawsuits against lenders alleging violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, negligent misrepresentation and gross negligence against...

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Gen Z Alone in Reporting Improved Finances This Year
Gen Z Alone in Reporting Improved Finances This Year
December 08, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The unemployment rate is at pre-pandemic levels and inflation has dropped from 9.1% in July 2022 to 3.2% in October 2023, according to the Bureau...

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Grocery Shoppers’ Budget Strategies May Outlast Inflation
Grocery Shoppers’ Budget Strategies May Outlast Inflation
December 08, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

When household finances are tight, consumers use various strategies to manage their budgets and make ends meet. This behavior applies to every spending category, from...

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