consumer finance

Inflation and Rising Debt Force Consumers to Double Down on Side Hustles
Inflation and Rising Debt Force Consumers to Double Down on Side Hustles
July 08, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

With the news Tuesday (July 8) that consumers expect inflation to hold steady over the next 12 months at 3%, the focus turns to the...

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Credit Card Balances Drop on Annual Basis for First Time Since ’21
Credit Card Balances Drop on Annual Basis for First Time Since ’21
July 08, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Credit card performance improved for the first time in over four years despite credit card interest rates being “historically high” during the first quarter, the Federal...

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LendingClub CEO Says Responsible Spending Deserves Rewards as Credit Dependency Soars
LendingClub CEO Says Responsible Spending Deserves Rewards as Credit Dependency Soars
June 18, 2025  |  Digital Banking

High-income Americans are drowning in debt despite six-figure salaries. LendingClub’s CEO Scott Sanborn believes the solution isn’t more credit — it’s rewarding people for using...

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Experian and Plaid Partner on Cash Flow Data for Lenders
Experian and Plaid Partner on Cash Flow Data for Lenders
June 05, 2025  |  Partnerships

Experian and Plaid have partnered to provide proven risk insights and real-time cash flow data to banks, credit unions and consumer lenders. Get the Full...

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April US Gov’t Data Shows Consumers Slowed Spending as Tariffs Loomed
April US Gov’t Data Shows Consumers Slowed Spending as Tariffs Loomed
May 30, 2025  |  Economy

April’s data on inflation and consumer activity show slowing price increases, a boost to savings and a deceleration in spending, too. Get the Full Story...

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Borrower Credit Scores Plunge Following Student Loan Delinquencies
Borrower Credit Scores Plunge Following Student Loan Delinquencies
May 25, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Millions of borrowers have reportedly seen their credit scores plummet because of delinquent student loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Monarch Money Raises $75 Million to Grow Financial Wellness Platform
Monarch Money Raises $75 Million to Grow Financial Wellness Platform
May 23, 2025  |  Investments

Monarch Money has raised $75 million in a Series B funding round to continue growing its financial wellness platform. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Card Issuers Maximize Customer Lifetime Value by Expanding Product Mix
Card Issuers Maximize Customer Lifetime Value by Expanding Product Mix
May 23, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Forget complicated finance jargon. Whether it’s giant bank JPMorganChase or financial technology startup Stripe, offering shoppers the right mix of credit and debit cards and...

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Platform Lending Gets a $500 Million Vote of Confidence From Fortress Investment
Platform Lending Gets a $500 Million Vote of Confidence From Fortress Investment
May 21, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

The past few weeks have been a roller coaster for consumers. Inflation is still a fact of life, tariffs have influenced what we buy, and...

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