Consumer Spending

Credit Quality Declines as Card Companies Tighten Standards

Credit Quality Declines as Card Companies Tighten Standards
Credit Quality Declines as Card Companies Tighten Standards
November 19, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Last month’s credit card data indicates an ongoing deterioration of credit quality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Record-High Share of Americans Have Paid Off Their Homes 
Record-High Share of Americans Have Paid Off Their Homes 
November 17, 2023  |  Real Estate

An increasing number of Americans have realized the dream of owning a home without the burden of a mortgage.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Quarterly eCommerce Sales Up 2.3%, but Will It Last?
Quarterly eCommerce Sales Up 2.3%, but Will It Last?
November 17, 2023  |  eCommerce

The third quarter is far enough behind us that some of the last few data points as to how consumers fared — at least from...

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5 Signs Consumers Are Feeling Pinched Into the Holidays and Beyond
5 Signs Consumers Are Feeling Pinched Into the Holidays and Beyond
November 17, 2023  |  Economy

The holidays are upon us. The credit card debt has been racked up. The broad deluge of earnings reports has slowed to a trickle. Get...

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Millennials Have the Most Difficulties Making Ends Meet
Millennials Have the Most Difficulties Making Ends Meet
November 17, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Millennials were born between 1981 and 1996. They entered the workforce during the economic recession that followed the 2008 crash. They endured years of job...

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Walmart’s Q3 Highlights Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer Caution in Holiday Spending
Walmart’s Q3 Highlights Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer Caution in Holiday Spending
November 16, 2023  |  Walmart

The impact of inflation on consumer spending has been a consistent concern throughout the year, and indications suggest that this trend is set to persist...

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Price Hikes No Longer ‘Badge of Honor’ in Cooling Economy
Price Hikes No Longer ‘Badge of Honor’ in Cooling Economy
November 16, 2023  |  Retail

Prices are finally coming down at many retailers. Consumers still may not feel relieved. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumers’ Credit Card ‘Switch’ Looks Set to Benefit BNPL and Digital Wallets
Consumers’ Credit Card ‘Switch’ Looks Set to Benefit BNPL and Digital Wallets
November 16, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers examining the debt they’re carrying — and the cost of servicing that debt — may be tempted to make the switch away from credit...

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60% of Leisure Travel Expenses Fueled by Gen X and Millennials
60% of Leisure Travel Expenses Fueled by Gen X and Millennials
November 16, 2023  |  Travel Payments

Despite economic uncertainty and financial concerns, Americans have chosen to prioritize travel over savings this year. This trend applies to all generations, but it’s Gen...

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