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Subprime Revolvers Fall 12 Points as Borrowers Shift How They Pay

Subprime Revolvers Fall 12 Points as Borrowers Shift How They Pay
Subprime Revolvers Fall 12 Points as Borrowers Shift How They Pay
June 23, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

A notable shift is showing up in the finances of subprime consumers: fewer of them are regularly carrying credit card balances month after month, suggesting...

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Study Finds Stablecoins Need a Better Elevator Pitch
Study Finds Stablecoins Need a Better Elevator Pitch
June 23, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

For much of the past year, stablecoin discussions have centered on Washington. Regulatory frameworks, reserve requirements and oversight have dominated conversations among policymakers and financial...

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Banks and FinTechs Race to Own the Labor Economy Paycheck Gap
Banks and FinTechs Race to Own the Labor Economy Paycheck Gap
June 22, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

The old assumption in consumer finance is that when households run short, they turn to their bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Consumers Put Priorities Ahead of Price Anxiety
Consumers Put Priorities Ahead of Price Anxiety
June 19, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

As summer begins in the midst of this long holiday weekend kicked off by Juneteenth, the consumer spending outlook appears to contain a contradiction. Get...

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Consumers Want AI to Shop With Them, Not for Them 
Consumers Want AI to Shop With Them, Not for Them 
June 19, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence has already transformed how consumers discover products, compare prices, and navigate digital commerce. But as companies race to build autonomous AI agents capable...

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87% of Merchants Say Checkout Still Falls Short
87% of Merchants Say Checkout Still Falls Short
June 18, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

A collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa Acceptance Solutions, the “2026 Global Digital Shopping Index: Merchant Edition” examines how merchants are adapting to a retail environment where...

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The New BNPL Pitch Is Less Buy Now Than Breathe Easier
The New BNPL Pitch Is Less Buy Now Than Breathe Easier
June 18, 2026  |  BNPL

The original buy now, pay later (BNPL) model was a merchant-centric one. Providers generated growth by embedding financing options directly into shopping experiences, and success...

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The Back Office Is Holding Real-Time Payments Hostage
The Back Office Is Holding Real-Time Payments Hostage
June 17, 2026  |  Real-Time Payments

B2B payments have gone real-time, and that’s made transaction speed table stakes for both buyers and suppliers. But all the speed in the world means...

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