Financial Well Being news and trends

Expense-Sharing Apps Adapt to Changing Relationship Dynamics
financial apps // March 08, 2024

Budgeting and managing expenses are fundamental aspects of individual financial well-being.  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...

Financial Education Can Help Subprime Consumers Triple Borrowing Capacity
Personal Finance // August 31, 2023

In a credit-based economy like the United States, credit scores have a big impact on consumers’ ability to access loans and afford everyday essentials. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Branch Launches Instant Payroll Solution for Workers
Payroll // July 20, 2023

Workforce payments platform Branch announced the launch of Branch Direct, an online instant payment solution that allows companies to pay workers directly to an existing bank account. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

UK-Based Flexible-Pay Platform Wagestream Raises $175M in Series C Round
Investments // April 13, 2022

Wagestream, the flexible pay and financial well-being app, has closed a Series C funding round for $175 million, a report said. 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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Financial Education Can Help Subprime Consumers Triple Borrowing Capacity

August 31, 2023
In a credit-based economy like the United States, credit scores have a big impact on consumers’ ability to access loans and afford everyday essentials. 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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Banks Call For Greater BNPL Reporting Transparency

May 07, 2024
In recent years, buy now, pay later (BNPL) platforms have gained popularity among consumers, offering a convenient way to finance purchases through installments. 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 […]

Branch Launches Instant Payroll Solution for Workers

July 20, 2023
Workforce payments platform Branch announced the launch of Branch Direct, an online instant payment solution that allows companies to pay workers directly to an existing bank account. Get the Full...

UK-Based Flexible-Pay Platform Wagestream Raises $175M in Series C Round

April 13, 2022
Wagestream, the flexible pay and financial well-being app, has closed a Series C funding round for $175 million, a report said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...