Consumer Savings

65% of Low-Income Earners Have Less Than $500 on Hand for Medical Emergencies
65% of Low-Income Earners Have Less Than $500 on Hand for Medical Emergencies
May 07, 2024  |  Healthcare Financing

More than 6 in 10 U.S. consumers who earn below $50,000 annually have less than $500 on hand for medical emergencies — and they are...

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Savings Rates Pressured as Consumer Spending Outpaces Disposable Personal Income Growth
Savings Rates Pressured as Consumer Spending Outpaces Disposable Personal Income Growth
April 26, 2024  |  Economy

The latest data on personal consumption notes that spending is outpacing the growth in disposable income. And as a result, consumers are dipping into savings...

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Report: Customers Feel Tricked by Banks’ Savings Offerings
Report: Customers Feel Tricked by Banks’ Savings Offerings
February 25, 2024  |  Banking

Consumers are reportedly taking legal action after allegedly being deceived by their banks’ savings offerings. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (Feb. 25),...

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Banks Play Important Role in Helping Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Build Savings
Banks Play Important Role in Helping Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Build Savings
November 28, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Amber Carroll, senior vice president of membership and lifecycle strategy at LendingClub, told PYMNTS that U.S. consumers face a cash drain — but proactive planning can...

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1 in 5 Consumers Cite Job Loss as Reason for Depleting Savings
1 in 5 Consumers Cite Job Loss as Reason for Depleting Savings
October 30, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Despite a decline in inflation rates, living paycheck to paycheck remains the predominant lifestyle for a significant portion of Americans.  This financial tightrope is not limited to those with...

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Fed Weighs Future Rates Hikes as Consumer Spending Persists
Fed Weighs Future Rates Hikes as Consumer Spending Persists
October 29, 2023  |  Economy

Just how resilient is the American consumer? It’s a key question facing the Federal Reserve. As Bloomberg News reported Sunday (Oct. 29), officials from the U.S. central bank...

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Disposable Personal Income Growth Lags Pace of Inflation
Disposable Personal Income Growth Lags Pace of Inflation
October 27, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation is strong. Consumer spending is strong. Disposable income growth isn’t keeping pace. And personal saving as a percentage of disposable income is declining. To...

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‘Hope Inside Cross River’ Helps Consumers Increase Savings
‘Hope Inside Cross River’ Helps Consumers Increase Savings
September 27, 2023  |  Financial Inclusion

Cross River Bank and Operation Hope say their financial literacy initiative has helped consumers boost their savings. The financial institution and the nonprofit announced Wednesday (Sept. 27) the midyear...

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27% of US Consumers Pulled Money From Savings to Manage Credit Card Debt
27% of US Consumers Pulled Money From Savings to Manage Credit Card Debt
February 28, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Rising prices continue to affect consumers’ purchasing power, making it more difficult for those in all income levels to live within their means, put aside...

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