Americans news and trends

US Credit Card Rates Hit All-Time High
Consumer Finance // May 17, 2019

Americans are now paying the highest level ever on credit card interest rates — and that could have a negative impact on consumer spending and U.S. growth in general. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Overdraft Fees Cost US Consumers $15B In 2016
CFPB // August 07, 2017

Overdraft fees cost U.S. consumers $15 billion in 2016, according to news from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the government watchdog that is out with a new report on the impact of bouncing checks in American finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Consumers Making Less Than $40K Per Year Worried About Paying Off Debt
Consumer Finance // July 19, 2017

A new survey has found that a divide is emerging over how Americans feel about their ability to pay down debt, with the poorest Americans the least confident about staying current on their loans and bills. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Americans Want Paper Checks To Die (#KillTheCheck)
Payment Methods // July 10, 2017

Cash is garnering less interest among American consumers, who are excited about mobile payments. That’s according to a new survey from Viewpost, which polled 1,000 consumers in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
Are You Smarter Than The Average American?

June 17, 2017
Americans are a very intelligent people — just ask them. A study by YouGov revealed news that 55 percent of Americans think they are smarter than the average American. A little over a third of all Americans think of themselves as of average intelligence, and only 4 percent of Americans rate themselves as of below average […]

Why Americans Are Slower To Adopt Mobile Payments

October 19, 2016
Just as we mark the two-year anniversary of the launch of Apple Pay, the digital wallet has evolved. From aspects of its innovation, to consumer and merchant adoption rates, to...

Quick Reads
Millions Of Americans Have Nothing Saved For Retirement

May 24, 2019
The job market may be strong and wages may be increasing, but scores of workers in the U.S. have little in the way of savings for retirement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

US Credit Card Rates Hit All-Time High

May 17, 2019
Americans are now paying the highest level ever on credit card interest rates — and that could have a negative impact on consumer spending and U.S. growth in general. Get...

Overdraft Fees Cost US Consumers $15B In 2016

August 07, 2017
Overdraft fees cost U.S. consumers $15 billion in 2016, according to news from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the government watchdog that is out with a new report on...

Consumers Making Less Than $40K Per Year Worried About Paying Off Debt

July 19, 2017
A new survey has found that a divide is emerging over how Americans feel about their ability to pay down debt, with the poorest Americans the least confident about staying...