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High-Income Earners’ Love of Installment Plans Signals Lucrative Opportunity for Merchants

High-Income Earners’ Love of Installment Plans Signals Lucrative Opportunity for Merchants
High-Income Earners’ Love of Installment Plans Signals Lucrative Opportunity for Merchants
September 29, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Credit card installment plans for common purchases are gaining popularity among consumers, who are drawn to the flexibility they offer in managing their spending and...

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Holiday Season Creates Financial Stress for Two-Thirds of US Consumers
Holiday Season Creates Financial Stress for Two-Thirds of US Consumers
September 27, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Living paycheck to paycheck continues to be the predominant financial lifestyle in the United States, even as inflation has slowed. As of August 2023, 60%...

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80% of Americans See Savings Decline Since Pandemic Peak
80% of Americans See Savings Decline Since Pandemic Peak
September 25, 2023  |  Economy

Most Americans are reportedly facing financial challenges as their pandemic savings have dwindled. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Goldman: Credit Card Losses Climbing at Quickest Rate Since 2008
Goldman: Credit Card Losses Climbing at Quickest Rate Since 2008
September 24, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Credit card companies are seeing losses rise at the fastest rate since the Great Recession. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Cash Back Drives Restaurant Spending for Deal Seekers
Cash Back Drives Restaurant Spending for Deal Seekers
September 19, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As restaurants look to reach new consumers and build loyalty, card-linked offers can go a long way, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Mastercard Forecasts Higher Holiday Spending
Mastercard Forecasts Higher Holiday Spending
September 19, 2023  |  Retail

Mastercard is predicting a “rebalancing” in consumer spending for the 2023 holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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BofA Reports Rise in Credit Card Charge-Off and Delinquency Rates
BofA Reports Rise in Credit Card Charge-Off and Delinquency Rates
September 15, 2023  |  Banking

Bank of America is seeing more of its customers falling behind on their credit card payments.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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BofA Expands SafeBalance as Consumers Struggle With Overdrafts
BofA Expands SafeBalance as Consumers Struggle With Overdrafts
September 13, 2023  |  Banking

Bank of America is expanding the requirements of its SafeBalance checking account plan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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