consumer finances

Upstart Sees Surge in Demand for Auto and Small Dollar Loans

Upstart Sees Surge in Demand for Auto and Small Dollar Loans
Upstart Sees Surge in Demand for Auto and Small Dollar Loans
August 05, 2025  |  Earnings

Triple-digit gains across key business segments — as measured in loan originations and revenues — were not enough to stave off a 7% drop in...

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Sezzle Debuts Budgeting and Checkout Tools Amid Low Consumer Confidence
Sezzle Debuts Budgeting and Checkout Tools Amid Low Consumer Confidence
June 30, 2025  |  Personal Finance

Sezzle has introduced features it says are designed to help customers weather increased financial pressure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Consumers Use Mobile Wallets 21% of the Time for In-Store Purchases
Consumers Use Mobile Wallets 21% of the Time for In-Store Purchases
June 23, 2025  |  Mobile Wallets

Mobile wallets rapidly emerging as a pivotal force in how consumers conduct in-store transactions worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
June 19, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Traditional 9-to-5 employment, and the bi-weekly paycheck, is no longer sufficient for a significant portion of the U.S. population, leading many to pursue alternative income...

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BBVA Advises Wealthy Clients to Add Bitcoin and Ether to Portfolio
BBVA Advises Wealthy Clients to Add Bitcoin and Ether to Portfolio
June 17, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Spanish bank BBVA reportedly advises that wealthy clients invest between 3% and 7% of their portfolios in the cryptocurrencies bitcoin and ether. Get the Full Story...

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Revolut Plans to Launch AI Assistant for Consumers’ Financial Decision-Making
Revolut Plans to Launch AI Assistant for Consumers’ Financial Decision-Making
June 17, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Finance app Revolut is reportedly experimenting with an artificial intelligence (AI) financial assistant and plans to launch it soon.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Analysis: Retail Sales Fall as Shoppers Retreat From Big Purchases After Tariff Rush
Analysis: Retail Sales Fall as Shoppers Retreat From Big Purchases After Tariff Rush
June 17, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The tariff-induced spending splurge may have come to an end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Only 40% of US Consumers Plan Their Next Financial Move
Only 40% of US Consumers Plan Their Next Financial Move
June 16, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

A fundamental shift in consumer financial behavior is redefining the landscape for banking institutions, revealing that even high income doesn’t guarantee proactive money management when...

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Food, Shelter Costs Rise Despite Overall Inflation Cool Down
Food, Shelter Costs Rise Despite Overall Inflation Cool Down
June 11, 2025  |  Economy

The latest reading on inflation shows an overall easing in the pace of price increases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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