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BNPL Use Rises as Credit Card Balances Jump

January 22, 2026
BNPL credit rates rise
Department of Education Delays Involuntary Collections on Federal Student Loans
Loans // January 16, 2026

The U.S. Department of Education said Friday (Jan. 16) that it will temporarily delay the implementation of involuntary collections on federal student loans so it can add more ways for borrowers to repay their loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Only 24% of Americans Saved More in 2025
Consumer Insights // January 16, 2026

A growing share of Americans look financially stable on paper yet remain one unexpected bill away from strain, according to PYMNTS Intelligence research that reframed household savings as a fragile, unevenly distributed buffer rather than a reliable safety net. Get the Full Story Complete the...

US Household Wealth Reaches Record $180 Trillion
Consumer Insights // January 11, 2026

New Federal Reserve data shows U.S. household wealth reaching record levels last year. 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....

The Economic Warning Sign Hiding Behind White-Collar Layoffs
Economy // December 30, 2025

White-collar layoffs at firms like McKinsey and Amazon grab headlines for their implications about artificial intelligence and tariff pressures replacing plum jobs. But there’s another canary in the economic coal mine. What PYMNTS Intelligence calls the Labor Economy® — the roughly 60 million warehouse packers,...

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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 to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. […]

Only 24% of Americans Saved More in 2025

January 16, 2026
A growing share of Americans look financially stable on paper yet remain one unexpected bill away from strain, according to PYMNTS Intelligence research that reframed household savings as a fragile,...

The Economic Warning Sign Hiding Behind White-Collar Layoffs

December 30, 2025
White-collar layoffs at firms like McKinsey and Amazon grab headlines for their implications about artificial intelligence and tariff pressures replacing plum jobs. But there’s another canary in the economic coal...

Is Student Loan Debt a Ladder Up or a Weight Down?

August 15, 2025
It was Aristotle who said: “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” It could be a headline for the latest paycheck-to-paycheck study from PYMNTS, which found...

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Department of Education Delays Involuntary Collections on Federal Student Loans

January 16, 2026
The U.S. Department of Education said Friday (Jan. 16) that it will temporarily delay the implementation of involuntary collections on federal student loans so it can add more ways for borrowers to repay their loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

US Household Wealth Reaches Record $180 Trillion

January 11, 2026
New Federal Reserve data shows U.S. household wealth reaching record levels last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Student Debt Increasingly Wiped Away by Bankruptcy

December 28, 2025
Student loan borrowers are seeing increased success in discharging their loans in bankruptcy court. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Experian and Fair4All Finance Partner to Expand Debt Consolidation Solution in UK

November 26, 2025
Global data and technology company Experian has partnered with British not-for-profit organization Fair4All Finance to help people access debt consolidation products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...