consumer finance

Indian FinTech Slice Drops Card Limit, to Add UPI Payments as Part of Expansion
Indian FinTech Slice Drops Card Limit, to Add UPI Payments as Part of Expansion
September 09, 2021  |  International

Slice, an Indian fintech startup, has expanded its credit offering, modifying the credit limit to 2,000 rupees, or around $27, which is a massive decrease...

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Most Consumers Overestimate Credit Scores But Still Want To Boost Them
Most Consumers Overestimate Credit Scores But Still Want To Boost Them
August 25, 2021  |  Consumer Finance

There can be a wide gap between perception and reality – in all facets of life, but especially when it comes to credit scores. After...

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Lending Club: Millennials’ Quest For Financial Freedom Hindered By Bad Debt, BNPL
Lending Club: Millennials’ Quest For Financial Freedom Hindered By Bad Debt, BNPL
August 16, 2021  |  Consumer Finance

With new PYMNTS data showing 60 percent of U.S. millennials currently living paycheck to paycheck, it could be argued that this oft-analyzed demographic is badly...

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43 Million US Millennials Report Living Paycheck to Paycheck
43 Million US Millennials Report Living Paycheck to Paycheck
August 10, 2021  |  Consumer Finance

Unlike in the classic tune, summertime doesn’t necessarily mean that the living is easy. Just ask the millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. Case...

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Consumers Tap Same-Day Salary, Bill Pay, BNPL To Ease Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cash Crunch
Consumers Tap Same-Day Salary, Bill Pay, BNPL To Ease Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cash Crunch
August 03, 2021  |  Payment Methods

For all the rapturous reports we read these days about the economic recovery, the fact remains that more than half of American households are currently...

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CFPB Rolls Out Rental Assistance Finder For Renters And Landlords
CFPB Rolls Out Rental Assistance Finder For Renters And Landlords
July 29, 2021  |  Real Estate

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched an online tool on Thursday (July 29) to help renters and landlords search and apply for help to...

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CFPB Blog Warns Consumers Biggest Risk Of BNPL Is Themselves
CFPB Blog Warns Consumers Biggest Risk Of BNPL Is Themselves
July 19, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

It’s been a busy time for the buy now, pay later segment over the past few days, including an announcement from Discover that it is investing...

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NEW DATA: Budget-Minded Consumers Pick QSRs With Loyalty Programs
NEW DATA: Budget-Minded Consumers Pick QSRs With Loyalty Programs
July 06, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Consumers’ personal finances have taken a hit in the last 16 months. Thirty-four percent of all consumers say that they are on shakier financial ground...

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Emerging Trends In Retail And Consumer Finance
Emerging Trends In Retail And Consumer Finance
June 16, 2021  |  Today In Data

Retailers are facing the impacts of port congestion and shipping delays, as congestion at the country’s maritime ports continues to cause supply chain disruptions. In the...

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