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BNPL Holiday ‘Hangover’ Worries May Prove to Be Tempest in Teapot
BNPL Holiday ‘Hangover’ Worries May Prove to Be Tempest in Teapot
December 20, 2023  |  BNPL

First comes the holiday spending. Then comes the holiday spending hangover — the credit crunch that leaves consumers scrambling to meet, if they can, the...

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Credit-Marginalized Consumers Turn to High-Interest Credit to Cover Emergency Expenses
Credit-Marginalized Consumers Turn to High-Interest Credit to Cover Emergency Expenses
December 20, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Emergency expenses are a reality all consumers eventually face — and when economic headwinds and factors like rising prices enter the equation, these unexpected expenses...

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CFPB Overdraft Fee Report Slams ‘Surprises,’ but Data Shows Usefulness
CFPB Overdraft Fee Report Slams ‘Surprises,’ but Data Shows Usefulness
December 19, 2023  |  Personal Finance

Overdraft fees have been a flashpoint of contention in banking for a while. Critics charge that the fees are a way to gouge consumers for...

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US Consumers Pick National Banks Most for Their Primary Credit Cards
US Consumers Pick National Banks Most for Their Primary Credit Cards
December 19, 2023  |  Credit Cards

In the United States, the average consumer has four credit cards, and the total credit card debt is nearly $1.1 trillion, according to data from...

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15% of Cardholders Cite Rewards for Increased Credit Card Spending
15% of Cardholders Cite Rewards for Increased Credit Card Spending
December 19, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Bank-issued credit cards, owned by nearly 200 million individuals in the United States, have become an essential financial tool amid inflation and rising costs, providing...

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Alternative Data Revolutionized Small Business Lending in 2023
Alternative Data Revolutionized Small Business Lending in 2023
December 18, 2023  |  SMBs

A lot can change in a year, particularly for the small- to medium-sized business (SMB) segment. And while change can be a constant, constant change...

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Gen X Has the Most Debt at 4X Their Disposable Incomes
Gen X Has the Most Debt at 4X Their Disposable Incomes
December 18, 2023  |  Debt

Consumers often feel pressured to maintain a standard of living, which can be difficult in uncertain economic times with higher prices and interest rates. Keeping...

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Improving Credit Scores Can Boost Subprime Consumers’ Borrowing Capacity by Almost 70%
Improving Credit Scores Can Boost Subprime Consumers’ Borrowing Capacity by Almost 70%
December 18, 2023  |  Personal Finance

In a credit-based economy like the United States, credit scores play a crucial role in determining access to credit and financial stability. This poses a...

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Amex and Bank of America Report Rising Card Delinquencies
Amex and Bank of America Report Rising Card Delinquencies
December 17, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Both American Express and Bank of America saw credit card delinquencies climb last month. According to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing, American Express’ delinquency rate rose from 1.3%...

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