consumer finances

Airlines Report Bookings Drop Amid Macroeconomic Uncertainty

Airlines Report Bookings Drop Amid Macroeconomic Uncertainty
Airlines Report Bookings Drop Amid Macroeconomic Uncertainty
March 11, 2025  |  Travel Payments

A day after Delta Air Lines cut its guidance, citing lower U.S. consumer confidence, three more airlines made similar comments about the current macroeconomic environment....

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Revolving Debt and Credit Card Spending Muted in January
Revolving Debt and Credit Card Spending Muted in January
March 07, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

After a holiday spending frenzy, consumers have returned to a more normalized rate of spending, as measured in incremental borrowing on credit cards and other...

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eCommerce Sales Take Big Hit for January; Is Uncertainty to Blame?
eCommerce Sales Take Big Hit for January; Is Uncertainty to Blame?
February 14, 2025  |  eCommerce

January’s retail sales data showed a broad slump, worse than economists had expected. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Card Delinquencies Hit Multiyear High
Card Delinquencies Hit Multiyear High
February 13, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

The holiday splurge has passed — and now comes the holiday hangover? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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January’s Inflation Shows Essential Expenses Erode Consumers’ Purchasing Power
January’s Inflation Shows Essential Expenses Erode Consumers’ Purchasing Power
February 12, 2025  |  Economy

It’s not just about the eggs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Consumers Use Credit to Plug Widening Gap Between Income and Spending
Consumers Use Credit to Plug Widening Gap Between Income and Spending
January 31, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Only a few weeks into the current earnings season, and top-line momentum and commentary from firms, including banks and the payment networks, have all pointed...

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CFPB Warns Consumers of Rising Number of Credit Reporting Firms
CFPB Warns Consumers of Rising Number of Credit Reporting Firms
January 30, 2025  |  CFPB

The CFPB has published its annual list of companies that collect and sell consumer data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Nearly 60% of Americans Shun Automatic Bill Payments, Study Reveals
Nearly 60% of Americans Shun Automatic Bill Payments, Study Reveals
January 24, 2025  |  Payment Methods

When it comes to payments, the “set it and forget it” option certainly has its allure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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