Consumer Finances news and trends

LendingClub Says 60% of LevelUp Checking Customers Are Also Borrowers
Earnings // January 28, 2026

LendingClub closed the quarter with a sharp increase in lending activity as management pointed Wednesday night (Jan. 28) to increased traction in its LevelUp products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Debit Cards Gain BNPL Options as Banks and FinTechs Converge
BNPL // January 28, 2026

After-purchase installment plans are moving more firmly into the center of everyday payments, reshaping how banks, FinTechs and retailers compete for the same transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Tariff Renewal Raises Real Question of Who Can Bear the Cost
Economy // January 19, 2026

The specter of a global trade war once again raised its head over the weekend. The immediate takeaway of the tariff news was familiar: uncertainty is back, and companies must prepare to weather it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

White House Says Banks Could Offer New Kind of Credit Cards
Credit Cards // January 16, 2026

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Friday (Jan. 16) that he expects big banks to offer “great new Trump cards.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Debit Cards Gain BNPL Options as Banks and FinTechs Converge

January 28, 2026
After-purchase installment plans are moving more firmly into the center of everyday payments, reshaping how banks, FinTechs and retailers compete for the same transactions. 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 […]

Credit Card Installment Use Rises 46% Since Spring 2025

January 05, 2026
Pay Later has stopped being a seasonal convenience and started to look like a standing line item in how many households manage money. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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...

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....

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Robinhood UK Begins Rolling Out Stocks and Shares Individual Savings Account

February 02, 2026
Robinhood UK will begin rolling out its stocks & shares ISA in the United Kingdom this week. 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 […]

White House Says Banks Could Offer New Kind of Credit Cards

January 16, 2026
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Friday (Jan. 16) that he expects big banks to offer “great new Trump cards.” Get the Full Story Complete the form...

JPMorgan CFO Says Proposed Credit Card Caps Would Hurt Consumers

January 13, 2026
A JPMorgan Chase official says the banking industry could fight proposed credit card price caps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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...