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Data Shows January US Sales Sink but BNPL Can Boost Consumer Demand
Data Shows January US Sales Sink but BNPL Can Boost Consumer Demand
February 22, 2024  |  Personal Finance

According to the U.S. Commerce Department, retail sales dropped in January by a seasonally adjusted 0.8%.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Regions Financial Managing Deposit Costs, Expecting Fed Interest Rate Cuts
Regions Financial Managing Deposit Costs, Expecting Fed Interest Rate Cuts
February 21, 2024  |  Banking

Regions Financial is shortening the tenors of certificates of deposits (CDs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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CFPB Takes Aim at Consumer Credit Card Rates 
CFPB Takes Aim at Consumer Credit Card Rates 
February 16, 2024  |  Credit Cards

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) aims to boost competition in the credit card industry to deliver lower rates to consumers. Get the Full Story...

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Is January’s Retail Sales Slump a Blip or Harbinger of Things to Come?
Is January’s Retail Sales Slump a Blip or Harbinger of Things to Come?
February 15, 2024  |  Economy

The questions swirling amid the January sales slump boils down to these: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Fed’s Michael Barr Uncertain If Economy Can Have Soft Landing
Fed’s Michael Barr Uncertain If Economy Can Have Soft Landing
February 14, 2024  |  Economy

It’s still too early to determine if the economy can have a soft landing, Michael Barr, vice chair for supervision at the Federal Reserve, said Wednesday (Feb....

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Inflation’s Still With Us as Food and Shelter Were Pricier in January 
Inflation’s Still With Us as Food and Shelter Were Pricier in January 
February 13, 2024  |  Economy

The latest data from the government on consumer prices indicates a bit of weary truth: Inflation’s settled in, seemingly for the long haul. Get the Full...

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Fed’s Data Hints at Slowing Embrace of Revolving Debt
Fed’s Data Hints at Slowing Embrace of Revolving Debt
February 09, 2024  |  Economy

Is there a literal slowdown in the cards? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Younger Borrowers Feel Strain as Card and Auto Loan Delinquencies Rise
Younger Borrowers Feel Strain as Card and Auto Loan Delinquencies Rise
February 06, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

The pressures of increased debt burdens are put in stark relief with the latest data from the central bank. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Why Improved Consumer Sentiment May Not Translate Into Increased Spending
Why Improved Consumer Sentiment May Not Translate Into Increased Spending
February 05, 2024  |  Economy

The more sanguine consumers feel about the state of the world — particularly about the state of inflation — the more apt they are to...

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