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Monzo Deploys ClearScore Tech to Automate Debt Payoffs

July 08, 2026
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Subprime Revolvers Fall 12 Points as Borrowers Shift How They Pay
Consumer Finance // June 23, 2026

A notable shift is showing up in the finances of subprime consumers: fewer of them are regularly carrying credit card balances month after month, suggesting a group often seen only through a risk lens is adapting its payment habits in practical ways. Get the Full...

Inflation Hits Every Generation. But Not in the Same Place.
Economy // May 28, 2026

Inflation in the United States hit 3.8% in April, its highest in nearly three years. 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,...

Consumer Sentiment Update: Consumers Budget Like Pros and Save Like Survivors
Debt // May 11, 2026

Consumers in the United States are still spending. But beneath the spending patterns, a fault line is widening in the way households experience debt, risk and financial security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Nearly a Third of US Drivers Have Negative Equity on Their Cars
Consumer Finance // April 26, 2026

Buying a car in America has gotten harder for a large portion of drivers. 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...

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Subprime Revolvers Fall 12 Points as Borrowers Shift How They Pay

June 23, 2026
A notable shift is showing up in the finances of subprime consumers: fewer of them are regularly carrying credit card balances month after month, suggesting a group often seen only through a risk lens is adapting its payment habits in practical ways. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

Inflation Hits Every Generation. But Not in the Same Place.

May 28, 2026
Inflation in the United States hit 3.8% in April, its highest in nearly three years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Consumer Sentiment Update: Consumers Budget Like Pros and Save Like Survivors

May 11, 2026
Consumers in the United States are still spending. But beneath the spending patterns, a fault line is widening in the way households experience debt, risk and financial security. Get the...

BNPL Use Rises as Credit Card Balances Jump

January 22, 2026
Household finances are increasingly shaped by credit use, as more consumers carry balances month to month rather than paying off purchases in full. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Monzo Deploys ClearScore Tech to Automate Debt Payoffs

July 08, 2026
U.K. neobank Monzo has introduced an automated debt consolidation experience designed to make the process simpler for customers. 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 […]

Nearly a Third of US Drivers Have Negative Equity on Their Cars

April 26, 2026
Buying a car in America has gotten harder for a large portion of drivers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

NY Fed Chief Sees Growing Divide Between Low-Income and High-Income Households

March 03, 2026
A top Federal Reserve official said he sees an increasing divide between low-income and high-income households. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Deutsche Bank Warns Software Debt Faces AI Threat

February 09, 2026
A downturn in the software and technology sectors could have an impact that rivals that of the energy sector’s issues in 2016, Bloomberg reported Monday (Feb. 9), citing Deutsche Bank analysts. Get the Full...