Consumer Finances news and trends

Google Finance to Add AI-Powered Charting Tools and Market Data
Google // August 08, 2025

Google is testing a new version of Google Finance that includes features powered by artificial intelligence (AI). 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,...

Upstart Sees Surge in Demand for Auto and Small Dollar Loans
Earnings // August 05, 2025

Triple-digit gains across key business segments — as measured in loan originations and revenues — were not enough to stave off a 7% drop in Upstart Holding’s shares in after-market trading on Tuesday (Aug. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Sezzle Debuts Budgeting and Checkout Tools Amid Low Consumer Confidence
Personal Finance // June 30, 2025

Sezzle has introduced features it says are designed to help customers weather increased financial pressure. 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,...

Consumers Use Mobile Wallets 21% of the Time for In-Store Purchases
Mobile Wallets // June 23, 2025

Mobile wallets rapidly emerging as a pivotal force in how consumers conduct in-store transactions worldwide. 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,...

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Consumers Use Mobile Wallets 21% of the Time for In-Store Purchases

June 23, 2025
Mobile wallets rapidly emerging as a pivotal force in how consumers conduct in-store transactions worldwide. 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 […]

US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills

June 19, 2025
Traditional 9-to-5 employment, and the bi-weekly paycheck, is no longer sufficient for a significant portion of the U.S. population, leading many to pursue alternative income sources known as side hustles....

Analysis: Retail Sales Fall as Shoppers Retreat From Big Purchases After Tariff Rush

June 17, 2025
The tariff-induced spending splurge may have come to an end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Only 40% of US Consumers Plan Their Next Financial Move

June 16, 2025
A fundamental shift in consumer financial behavior is redefining the landscape for banking institutions, revealing that even high income doesn’t guarantee proactive money management when the economy gets tight. Get...

Quick Reads
Two-Thirds of Borrowers Are Not Repaying Their Student Loans

August 11, 2025
Only one-third of the Americans receiving student loan bills are paying them. 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 […]

Google Finance to Add AI-Powered Charting Tools and Market Data

August 08, 2025
Google is testing a new version of Google Finance that includes features powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Sezzle Debuts Budgeting and Checkout Tools Amid Low Consumer Confidence

June 30, 2025
Sezzle has introduced features it says are designed to help customers weather increased financial pressure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

BBVA Advises Wealthy Clients to Add Bitcoin and Ether to Portfolio

June 17, 2025
Spanish bank BBVA reportedly advises that wealthy clients invest between 3% and 7% of their portfolios in the cryptocurrencies bitcoin and ether. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...