Unexpected Expenses

35% of Consumers Regularly Face Hundreds in Unplanned Expenses
35% of Consumers Regularly Face Hundreds in Unplanned Expenses
June 24, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Recent research reveals that a significant portion of consumers regularly face substantial unplanned expenses, reshaping how financial institutions must approach credit offerings and consumer flexibility....

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Why Unexpected Expenses Are Especially Harmful for the Credit-Marginalized 
Why Unexpected Expenses Are Especially Harmful for the Credit-Marginalized 
April 24, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Unexpected expenses can pack a financial punch for any consumer, but for those who are already dealing with credit-related issues, the blow can be especially...

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Unexpected Expenses Cost Consumers $5,500 on Average Last Year
Unexpected Expenses Cost Consumers $5,500 on Average Last Year
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

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Consumers Deplete Two-Thirds of Their Savings Every Four Years
Consumers Deplete Two-Thirds of Their Savings Every Four Years
October 30, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

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Consumers Face Financial Crunch From Rising Emergency Expense Costs
Consumers Face Financial Crunch From Rising Emergency Expense Costs
June 26, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

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