Interest Rates

Record-High Share of Americans Have Paid Off Their Homes 

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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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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Affirm Says High Interest Rates Drive Demand for BNPL
Affirm Says High Interest Rates Drive Demand for BNPL
November 14, 2023  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Affirm expects an increase in demand for its short-term consumer loans if interest rates remain high for an extended period. Get...

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Home Depot: DIYers Hammer Away at Pocket-Friendly Projects
Home Depot: DIYers Hammer Away at Pocket-Friendly Projects
November 14, 2023  |  Earnings

Sticking to the same DIY rhythm as the previous quarter, Home Depot continues to see consumers hammering away at small projects instead of diving into...

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Small Businesses Delay Purchases and Hiring Due to High Interest Rates
Small Businesses Delay Purchases and Hiring Due to High Interest Rates
November 14, 2023  |  Economy

 High interest rates are leading smaller businesses to lower their expectations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Fed: Banks Healthier Than in 2008 but Still Vulnerable
Fed: Banks Healthier Than in 2008 but Still Vulnerable
November 12, 2023  |  Banking

America’s banks are in a steadier place than they were in 2008. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Buy Now, Pay Later Thrives Despite Rising Interest Rates
Buy Now, Pay Later Thrives Despite Rising Interest Rates
November 09, 2023  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Affirm continues to see demand from investors, reportedly defying earlier concerns about rising interest rates affecting all BNPL lenders. Get the...

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For FinTechs, Raising Capital Is Like It’s 2017
For FinTechs, Raising Capital Is Like It’s 2017
November 09, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

FinTechs remain in a tight spot, as far as fundraising goes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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