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CFPB Urges Greater Accountability for Student Loan Servicers
CFPB // November 15, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is urging legislators and other policymakers to make reforms that it said would improve student loan servicing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Two-Thirds of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Cite Family Financial Support as Key Pressure Point
Personal Finance // October 27, 2023

Despite the decrease in inflation rates, living paycheck to paycheck remains a widespread financial reality for many consumers in the United States, encompassing over 60% of the population, PYMNTS Intelligence data shows.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

FTX Considers Sale as Top 50 Creditors Seek $3.1B
Cryptocurrency // November 20, 2022

Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX owes its top 50 creditors close to $3.1 billion and is reportedly considering either a sale or reorganization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Nike, Other Major Brands Report Millions In Bad Debt As Retailers Struggle To Pay Suppliers
Retail // July 15, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on retailers is obvious as companies report plummeting sales, but the pandemic has also delivered a blow to the middlemen, which include makers of apparel and accessories, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Two-Thirds of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Cite Family Financial Support as Key Pressure Point

October 27, 2023
Despite the decrease in inflation rates, living paycheck to paycheck remains a widespread financial reality for many consumers in the United States, encompassing over 60% of the population, PYMNTS Intelligence data shows.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

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Student Loan Defaults Could Reduce Consumer Spending by $63 Billion

May 02, 2025
Rising student loan defaults could reduce consumer spending by as much as $63 billion a year, according to Bloomberg Economics. 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, […]

CFPB Urges Greater Accountability for Student Loan Servicers

November 15, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is urging legislators and other policymakers to make reforms that it said would improve student loan servicing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

FTX Considers Sale as Top 50 Creditors Seek $3.1B

November 20, 2022
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX owes its top 50 creditors close to $3.1 billion and is reportedly considering either a sale or reorganization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Nike, Other Major Brands Report Millions In Bad Debt As Retailers Struggle To Pay Suppliers

July 15, 2020
The impact of COVID-19 on retailers is obvious as companies report plummeting sales, but the pandemic has also delivered a blow to the middlemen, which include makers of apparel and...