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High-Debt Consumers Average 14 Late Payments Every Year
High-Debt Consumers Average 14 Late Payments Every Year
October 06, 2023  |  Debt

The United States economy’s heavy reliance on domestic consumption has become more relevant than ever, with consumer credit card debt breaking the $1 trillion mark...

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New Homes and Cars ‘Completely Unaffordable’ Amid High Interest Rates, Says Moody’s
New Homes and Cars ‘Completely Unaffordable’ Amid High Interest Rates, Says Moody’s
September 26, 2023  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve indicated last week that higher interest rates will likely stick around. And as The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (Sept. 26), this situation has begun...

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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. That’s according to a widely shared Goldman Sachs research note...

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Confidence Dips as Inflation Weighs on Consumers’ Minds
Confidence Dips as Inflation Weighs on Consumers’ Minds
August 29, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation is top of mind for consumers, and is contributing to a muted outlook of where things stand — and where we are headed. The...

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The Parent Debt Trap: Parents’ Credit Card Balances 26% Higher Than Average
The Parent Debt Trap: Parents’ Credit Card Balances 26% Higher Than Average
August 15, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

That having children is costly may not be surprising — but the extent to which parents with children depend on credit cards is. Proprietary research...

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Bank Loan Losses Hit Three-Year High at $19 Billion
Bank Loan Losses Hit Three-Year High at $19 Billion
August 09, 2023  |  Banking

American banks reported nearly $19 billion in loan losses during the second quarter. As the Financial Times reported Wednesday (Aug. 9), the $18.9 loan-loss rate...

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T.J. Maxx Thrives as Bed Bath & Beyond Exits and Gen Z, Millennial Shoppers Drive Growth
T.J. Maxx Thrives as Bed Bath & Beyond Exits and Gen Z, Millennial Shoppers Drive...
May 18, 2023  |  Retail

Amid reports of struggling sales among other retailers, T.J. Maxx has benefited from the growing interest and support of Gen Z and millennial shoppers.  “We...

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Big Banks’ Consumer Loan Write-Offs Jump 73% in Q1
Big Banks’ Consumer Loan Write-Offs Jump 73% in Q1
April 18, 2023  |  Banking

America’s biggest banks are downplaying a massive spike in write-offs of bad consumer loans. As Bloomberg News reported Tuesday (April 18), the four largest banks...

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Inflation Slows, But Not Enough to Give Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Relief 
Inflation Slows, But Not Enough to Give Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Relief 
March 14, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation’s torrid pace is cooling a bit. But not enough to give paycheck-to-paycheck consumers relief from the everyday pressures of keeping a roof over their...

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