consumer finance

November BNPL Spending Set to Soar to Record $9.3 Billion
November BNPL Spending Set to Soar to Record $9.3 Billion
November 22, 2023  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) continues to grow in the payment space, and its impact on consumer finances is even more important. Not only are...

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1 in 5 of Consumers Without Paycheck Pressures Still Plan to Finance Holiday Purchases
1 in 5 of Consumers Without Paycheck Pressures Still Plan to Finance Holiday Purchases
November 21, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

As the holidays near, balancing tight budgets with the festive spirit can become a challenge. Which is why traditionally, many consumers turn to credit to...

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Credit-Seeking Consumers Give Credit Unions and Community Banks a Second Look
Credit-Seeking Consumers Give Credit Unions and Community Banks a Second Look
November 21, 2023  |  Credit Unions

National banks dominate the consumer credit space. Still, credit unions and community banks are becoming an increasingly popular choice for issuing credit cards. The share...

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Fed: Credit Rejections Rise While Fewer Consumers Are Able to Handle Emergency Expenses
Fed: Credit Rejections Rise While Fewer Consumers Are Able to Handle Emergency Expenses
November 20, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

As reported by the Federal Reserve on Monday (Nov. 20), demand for new credit is declining. Rejection rates for those people seeking new credit are...

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4 in 10 Consumers Plan to Tap Into Savings to Cover Holiday Expenses
4 in 10 Consumers Plan to Tap Into Savings to Cover Holiday Expenses
November 20, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

One month before the start of the holiday season, 60% of consumers lived paycheck to paycheck. Nineteen percent struggle to pay their monthly bills. These...

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Millennials Have the Most Difficulties Making Ends Meet
Millennials Have the Most Difficulties Making Ends Meet
November 17, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Millennials were born between 1981 and 1996. They entered the workforce during the economic recession that followed the 2008 crash. They endured years of job...

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45% of Consumers Hardest Hit by Inflation Carry Revolving Credit Card Balances
45% of Consumers Hardest Hit by Inflation Carry Revolving Credit Card Balances
November 17, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

As the impact of rising prices on bill payments becomes more pronounced, U.S. consumers are increasingly relying on credit cards to manage their finances. Cardholders...

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Consumers’ Credit Card ‘Switch’ Looks Set to Benefit BNPL and Digital Wallets
Consumers’ Credit Card ‘Switch’ Looks Set to Benefit BNPL and Digital Wallets
November 16, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers examining the debt they’re carrying — and the cost of servicing that debt — may be tempted to make the switch away from credit...

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Millennials Drive Mobile Adoption for Bill Payments
Millennials Drive Mobile Adoption for Bill Payments
November 14, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

In an increasingly complex finance environment where consumer services proliferate, consumers are searching for ways to gain control over their finances. One crucial aspect of...

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