Credit Insecurity news and trends

Nearly Half of Consumers Who Tried to Increase Their Credit Scores Did
Debt // October 24, 2023

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Nearly 1 in 5 High-Debt Consumers With Credit Score Issues Have Filed for Bankruptcy
Consumer Finance // October 12, 2023

Consumer credit card debt in the United States has surpassed the $1 trillion mark, leading to heightened concerns about credit insecurity among both consumers and providers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

High-Debt Consumers Average 14 Late Payments Every Year
Debt // October 06, 2023

The United States economy’s heavy reliance on domestic consumption has become more relevant than ever, with consumer credit card debt breaking the $1 trillion mark for the first time. Consumer drive to keep a certain standard of living — even if inflation and other factors push...

Unexpected Life Events Throw Many Consumers Into Credit Insecurity
Consumer Finance // May 15, 2023

Bank charge-off rates indicate possible trouble on the horizon as consumers increasingly miss monthly payments.  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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Nearly Half of Consumers Who Tried to Increase Their Credit Scores Did

October 24, 2023
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Unexpected Life Events Throw Many Consumers Into Credit Insecurity

May 15, 2023
Bank charge-off rates indicate possible trouble on the horizon as consumers increasingly miss monthly payments.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...