The Credit Accessibility Series

Credit-Marginalized Consumers Turn to High-Interest Credit to Cover Emergency Expenses
Credit-Marginalized Consumers Turn to High-Interest Credit to Cover Emergency Expenses
December 20, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Emergency expenses are a reality all consumers eventually face — and when economic headwinds and factors like rising prices enter the equation, these unexpected expenses...

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Nearly Half of Consumers Who Tried to Increase Their Credit Scores Did
Nearly Half of Consumers Who Tried to Increase Their Credit Scores Did
October 24, 2023  |  Debt

Consumers across income levels, credit scores and generations have accumulated high levels of debt. In fact, credit card debt recently surpassed $1 trillion for the...

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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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Overdrafts and the US Consumer: A 2023 Report
Overdrafts and the US Consumer: A 2023 Report
September 08, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Current economic and financial conditions force consumers to tap overdrafts across income levels and credit personas. One in 5 consumers experienced overdrafts or declined transactions...

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Better Credit Scores Could Put $1,700 in Consumers’ Pockets
Better Credit Scores Could Put $1,700 in Consumers’ Pockets
August 10, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

In a credit-based economy such as that of the United States, credit scores determine more than whether consumers qualify for a mortgage or auto loan....

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40% of BNPL Users Abandon Carts If That Option Is Missing at Checkout
40% of BNPL Users Abandon Carts If That Option Is Missing at Checkout
June 23, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Retailers that offer a variety of credit options draw in consumers battling the constraints of higher prices and stagnant wages to help them smooth things...

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