consumer finances

FDIC Warnings and ‘False’ Deposit Insurance Claims Spotlight Non-Bank Risks
FDIC Warnings and ‘False’ Deposit Insurance Claims Spotlight Non-Bank Risks
June 11, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

The headlines swirl around Synapse’s bankruptcy and customers’ tales of being frozen out of their accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Consumers Cut Spending as Financial Safety Nets Fray
Consumers Cut Spending as Financial Safety Nets Fray
June 07, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Over the years, PYMNTS Intelligence research reveals, fewer and fewer consumers find themselves with savings enough to fall back on, and they are adjusting their...

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54% of Gen Z Shoppers Use Pay Later Plans to Buy Groceries
54% of Gen Z Shoppers Use Pay Later Plans to Buy Groceries
May 31, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Pay later plans — those arrangements enabling consumers to cover purchases over a set period of time — are not only a popular way to...

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Memorial Day Kicks Off Summer of the US Consumer
Memorial Day Kicks Off Summer of the US Consumer
May 27, 2024  |  Economy

In 1967, it was the Summer of Love. In 2020, it was the summer of COVID-19. When summer 2024 goes in the books — from...

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Q1 Earnings Show Lending Platforms’ Digital Path to Financial Wellness
Q1 Earnings Show Lending Platforms’ Digital Path to Financial Wellness
May 20, 2024  |  Personal Finance

Over the last several months, PYMNTS Intelligence data has revealed in separate reports that tens of millions of consumers would opt for a single point...

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Visa: Embedded Lending Creates ‘Halo Effect’ for Repeat Transactions
Visa: Embedded Lending Creates ‘Halo Effect’ for Repeat Transactions
May 08, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

You’ve heard of embedded finance. Get ready for embedded lending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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For 23% of Gen X Consumers, Paying Down Debt Is a Top Financial Goal 
For 23% of Gen X Consumers, Paying Down Debt Is a Top Financial Goal 
May 07, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

As the title of PYMNTS Intelligence’s most recent New Reality Check report, “The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report: Why 60 Percent of Gen Z’s Live Paycheck to Paycheck,”...

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National Banks’ Reign Over Primary Credit Cards Dropped to 68% 
National Banks’ Reign Over Primary Credit Cards Dropped to 68% 
April 17, 2024  |  Credit Cards

When it comes to issuing credit cards, national banks continue to dominate the field, and — thanks to their massive scale, extensive customer base and...

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IDIQ Debuts CreditBuilderIQ as Consumers Feel Pinched
IDIQ Debuts CreditBuilderIQ as Consumers Feel Pinched
April 16, 2024  |  Personal Finance

Financial intelligence company IDIQ has launched a platform that aims to help consumers build their credit scores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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