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Consumer Spending Remains Strong Despite Elevated Inflation
Consumer Spending Remains Strong Despite Elevated Inflation
July 29, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Consumer spending has remained strong despite elevated inflation, surprising many economists. However, there are concerns about credit card delinquencies and lenders’ net charge-offs, which could...

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Share of Credit Card Accounts Past Due Hits 12-Year High
Share of Credit Card Accounts Past Due Hits 12-Year High
April 10, 2024  |  Credit Cards

A growing share of credit card accounts are past due on their payments. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said in a Wednesday (April 10) press release that...

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Home Is Where the Financial Stability Is — or Isn’t
Home Is Where the Financial Stability Is — or Isn’t
July 31, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Rising prices for everything from food to housing continue negatively affecting United States households’ financial well-being. Even as consumers continue to adjust spending to make...

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