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Consumer Borrowing Jumps by Record $40.8 Billion
Consumer Borrowing Jumps by Record $40.8 Billion
February 09, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

U.S. consumer borrowing saw a surprise surge in December, the largest increase on record. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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CFPB HQ Shuts Down as Vought Freezes Enforcement
CFPB HQ Shuts Down as Vought Freezes Enforcement
February 09, 2025  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new boss has put a hold on consumer protections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Legend, Legacy and the Future: Reflecting on 75 Years of Credit Cards and 20 Years of ‘Paying With Plastic’
Legend, Legacy and the Future: Reflecting on 75 Years of Credit Cards and 20 Years...
February 08, 2025  |  Credit Cards

By now, the story of the birth of the credit card has taken on the stuff of legend. The current state of that legend dates...

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Meta to Begin Previously Announced Workforce Reduction
Meta to Begin Previously Announced Workforce Reduction
February 07, 2025  |  Meta

Meta is set to begin its previously announced workforce reduction on Monday (Feb. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumer Sentiment Drops Amid Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation
Consumer Sentiment Drops Amid Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation
February 07, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer sentiment dropped about 5% in February, falling to its lowest level since July, according to preliminary results for the University of Michigan’s February Surveys...

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Amid BNPL’s Surge, Stars Are Aligning for Klarna’s April IPO
Amid BNPL’s Surge, Stars Are Aligning for Klarna’s April IPO
February 07, 2025  |  IPO

On Friday (Feb. 7), markets swooned by roughly 1%, as measured by the S&P 500. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Mastercard and VikingCloud Co-Develop Cybersecurity Solutions for SMBs
Mastercard and VikingCloud Co-Develop Cybersecurity Solutions for SMBs
February 07, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Mastercard and global cybersecurity and PCI compliance company VikingCloud are developing cybersecurity solutions designed for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Report: UK Orders Apple to Allow Access to User Data
Report: UK Orders Apple to Allow Access to User Data
February 07, 2025  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly facing an order from British authorities to give the government a way to access global user data stored in its cloud services. Get...

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PYMNTS’ Prescription Apps Ranking: Leaders in Cost Savings, Convenience and Care
PYMNTS’ Prescription Apps Ranking: Leaders in Cost Savings, Convenience and Care
February 07, 2025  |  Healthcare

Prescription apps in the United States are experiencing growth, with the ePrescribing market expected to grow from $758.57 million in 2024 to $2.45 billion by...

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