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Weaker Job Prospects Put Consumers’ Cash Cushions in Focus

September 10, 2026
Surprise Bills Test the Value of Subprime Credit
Consumer Finance // September 09, 2026

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Have Already Cut the Lattes
Consumer Finance // September 09, 2026

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WorkWhile CEO Wants Earning Power to Become Finance’s Fourth Rail
Gig Economy // August 24, 2026

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Citi Plans to Acquire Kard to Deliver More Personalized Rewards
Acquiring // August 13, 2026

Citi’s U.S. Consumer Cards business plans to expand its customer engagement and commerce media capabilities by acquiring Kard Financial, a commerce media and rewards platform for banks and FinTechs, Citi said in a Thursday (Aug. 13) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Weaker Job Prospects Put Consumers’ Cash Cushions in Focus

September 10, 2026
Americans aren’t expecting a wave of pink slips, but they’re becoming less confident about what would happen if they needed another job. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By […]

Surprise Bills Test the Value of Subprime Credit

September 09, 2026
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WorkWhile CEO Wants Earning Power to Become Finance’s Fourth Rail

August 24, 2026
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Consumer Expectations for Economy Jump 4.1 Points as Personal Finance Optimism Lags

August 07, 2026
The economy is beginning to inspire confidence again, but Americans are not convinced that confidence will arrive in their own wallets anytime soon. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Citi Plans to Acquire Kard to Deliver More Personalized Rewards

August 13, 2026
Citi’s U.S. Consumer Cards business plans to expand its customer engagement and commerce media capabilities by acquiring Kard Financial, a commerce media and rewards platform for banks and FinTechs, Citi said in a Thursday (Aug. 13) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

Fed Data Shows Consumer Credit Applications at 5-Year High

July 20, 2026
New Federal Reserve data show consumer credit applications reached a nearly-five-year high in June. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Credit Karma Opens Doors to 17 Million Credit Invisible Americans

May 07, 2026
Credit Karma has begun allowing individuals who don’t have a credit score to open an account and use the resources it offers to build a credit history. Get the Full...

Sen. Warren Pushes Bank Regulators to Enforce Trump’s Rate Cap

April 28, 2026
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., wrote a letter to bank regulators asking if they plan to enforce a temporary 10% cap on credit card interest rates that President Donald Trump called for...