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

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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...

Overdrafts and the US Consumer: A 2023 Report
Consumer Finance // September 08, 2023

Current economic and financial conditions force consumers to tap overdrafts across income levels and credit personas. One in 5 consumers experienced overdrafts or declined transactions in the last year due to insufficient funds in their bank account. Nearly half of credit marginalized consumers experienced these...

Better Credit Scores Could Put $1,700 in Consumers’ Pockets
Consumer Finance // August 10, 2023

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Credit-Marginalized Consumers Turn to High-Interest Credit to Cover Emergency Expenses

December 20, 2023
Emergency expenses are a reality all consumers eventually face — and when economic headwinds and factors like rising prices enter the equation, these unexpected expenses can be burdensome, especially for credit-marginalized and younger consumers. Some consumers’ savings will not be enough to cover the cost of the unexpected, and not all consumers have rainy day […]

Nearly Half of Consumers Who Tried to Increase Their Credit Scores Did

October 24, 2023
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