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Legislation Seeks to Overturn CFPB Limits on Credit Card Late Fees
Legislation Seeks to Overturn CFPB Limits on Credit Card Late Fees
April 09, 2024  |  CFPB

The fight over credit card late fees may go to Capitol Hill. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina unveiled a joint resolution Monday (April 8) that would prevent the...

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Bank Earnings May Highlight Volatile Consumer Spending
Bank Earnings May Highlight Volatile Consumer Spending
April 09, 2024  |  Earnings

Friday marks the beginning of earnings season. And, as is always the case, every three months, the big banks will give a glimpse into the...

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Empower Signs Deal to Acquire Petal, Completes Purchase of Cashalo
Empower Signs Deal to Acquire Petal, Completes Purchase of Cashalo
April 09, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Empower Finance plans to acquire Petal and has completed its acquisition of Cashalo. These acquisitions will expand Empower’s credit offerings to new markets in the United States and Southeast...

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34% of SMB Execs Say Loan Costs Are a Concern  
34% of SMB Execs Say Loan Costs Are a Concern  
April 08, 2024  |  SMBs

From time to time, most small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) find themselves having to borrow money to meet short-term needs or unexpected expenses. But as...

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Revolving Credit Surge Hints at Split Payments’ Continued Appeal
Revolving Credit Surge Hints at Split Payments’ Continued Appeal
April 08, 2024  |  Alternative Credit

Debt continues to mount — and at an accelerated pace, per the Federal Reserve’s latest tally on consumer credit. Within that growth likely lies a continued...

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Consumers’ Total Outstanding Credit Rose 3.4% in February
Consumers’ Total Outstanding Credit Rose 3.4% in February
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers’ total outstanding credit increased by $14.1 billion in February. Revolving credit accounted for $11.3 billion of the increase, while non-revolving credit made up the...

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Unexpected Expenses Cost Consumers $5,500 on Average Last Year
Unexpected Expenses Cost Consumers $5,500 on Average Last Year
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Unemployment dropped 3.8% last month, offering another sign that the U.S. economy is on a slow but steady upward trajectory. And while this news is...

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1 in 5 Low-Revenue SMBs Say No to Borrowing
1 in 5 Low-Revenue SMBs Say No to Borrowing
April 04, 2024  |  SMBs

Many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) adhere to lean business practices where decisions to borrow money must be weighed against an array of factors including...

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Klarna Launches Page Comparing BNPL, Traditional Credit
Klarna Launches Page Comparing BNPL, Traditional Credit
April 03, 2024  |  BNPL

Klarna has launched a new web page that shares data on its buy now, pay later (BNPL) offerings, including their repayment rates, late fee rates and...

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