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WorkWhile CEO Wants Earning Power to Become Finance’s Fourth Rail

August 24, 2026
WorkWhile Simon Khalaf
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...

Consumer Expectations for Economy Jump 4.1 Points as Personal Finance Optimism Lags
Economy // 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 to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Fed Data Shows Consumer Credit Applications at 5-Year High
Economy // 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 PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

What Revolving Credit’s 10.4% Growth Says About Consumer Resilience
Consumer Finance // June 07, 2026

Call it the trillion-dollar question, focused on the U.S. consumer: How much longer can spending keep outpacing the economic headlines? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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WorkWhile CEO Wants Earning Power to Become Finance’s Fourth Rail

August 24, 2026
Watch more: Monday Conversation With WorkWhile’s Simon Khalaf 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 completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the […]

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...

Financial Stress Is Changing What Consumers Value in Credit Cards

June 02, 2026
What U.S. consumers ask of their credit cards has changed. For financially stressed households, it has little to do with rewards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

BNPL’s Biggest Opportunity May Be Its Least Likely User

May 28, 2026
Buy now, pay later is one of the most accessible financial tools available to American consumers today. It requires no minimum credit score for standard products, typically involves a soft...

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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...