consumer finances

Consumers Discount Inflation That ‘Meets’ Estimates as Post-Pandemic Housing, Food Costs Soar 25%
Consumers Discount Inflation That ‘Meets’ Estimates as Post-Pandemic Housing, Food Costs Soar 25%
November 13, 2024  |  Economy

Only time will tell if the slight bump in inflation — measured by the latest Consumer Price Index for October and released by the Bureau...

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Only 4% of US Households Are Unbanked
Only 4% of US Households Are Unbanked
November 12, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

The percentage of households in the United States that are unbanked declined to a record low in 2023. At 4.2% of U.S. households, or 5.6...

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SoFi Adds Credit Cards Focused on Rewards and Credit Scores
SoFi Adds Credit Cards Focused on Rewards and Credit Scores
October 09, 2024  |  Credit Cards

SoFi Technologies has added two new credit cards to its one-stop shop for digital financial services. One card is designed for consumers who prioritize earning...

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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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