consumer finances

CFPB’s FAQs on BNPL Hint at Key Areas of Regulation and Controversy
CFPB’s FAQs on BNPL Hint at Key Areas of Regulation and Controversy
September 20, 2024  |  BNPL

Perhaps the most frequently asked question that will come in the wake of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB’s) publication of a “frequently asked questions”...

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Synchrony’s CareCredit Credit Card Now Accepted at Albertsons Cos. Stores
Synchrony’s CareCredit Credit Card Now Accepted at Albertsons Cos. Stores
September 18, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Synchrony’s CareCredit health and wellness credit card is now accepted for select items in nearly 2,200 Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, ACME, Shaw’s and Jewel-Osco stores. A new collaboration of Synchrony and food and drug...

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DailyPay Unveils Financial Wellness Tool for Credit Monitoring
DailyPay Unveils Financial Wellness Tool for Credit Monitoring
September 16, 2024  |  Personal Finance

DailyPay has debuted “Credit Health,” a tool to help users monitor their financial wellness. Announced Monday (Sept. 16), the offering is integrated into the earned...

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Trending: Most Consumers Think Twice Before Spending, Then Trade Down
Trending: Most Consumers Think Twice Before Spending, Then Trade Down
September 02, 2024  |  Economy

Sept. 17 is looming as a critical date on the economic calendar. It’s the date the Federal Reserve meets to consider — and most analysts...

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Affirm CEO Says Interest Rate Cut Could Drive BNPL Usage
Affirm CEO Says Interest Rate Cut Could Drive BNPL Usage
August 28, 2024  |  BNPL

As consumers navigate a challenging economic environment, they are increasingly adopting buy now, pay later (BNPL) options to manage their spending. Affirm, a leading BNPL...

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Firstcard Expands Credit-Building Platform to More Consumers
Firstcard Expands Credit-Building Platform to More Consumers
August 08, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Credit-building platform Firstcard is expanding its focus from college students into new markets. The company announced Thursday (Aug. 8) that it had extended its services...

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Consumer Borrowing Rises Less Than Expected in June
Consumer Borrowing Rises Less Than Expected in June
August 07, 2024  |  Loans

Consumers’ total outstanding credit increased by $8.9 billion in June, with a rise in non-revolving credit partially offset by a decline in revolving credit. Non-revolving credit...

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Banks Eye BNPL as Way to Reach Gen Z
Banks Eye BNPL as Way to Reach Gen Z
August 07, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

As the financial landscape continues to evolve, traditional banks face an increasing challenge from digital-native FinTechs. The recent surge in buy now, pay later (BNPL)...

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The ‘Cautious Consumer’ Emerges as Sentiment and Savings Take a Hit
The ‘Cautious Consumer’ Emerges as Sentiment and Savings Take a Hit
August 02, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

It’s commonplace to refer to the U.S. consumer as the engine that drives the country’s economy. The observation is grounded in truth, given the fact...

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