Household Budget news and trends

Inflation-Stressed Consumers Miss Credit Card Payments
Connected Economy // February 21, 2023

If missed bill payments indicate consumers’ lacking economic security, we may be in for a bumpy ride.  Last week’s news about January’s consumer spending sharply up from the previous month was a welcome change after seemingly endless gloomy economic forecasts. However, any celebrating may have been premature once disclosures...

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LendingClub: Consumers Need a Plan to Avoid the Holiday Revolving Debt Cycle

October 11, 2023
The holidays are firmly in sight. LendingClub Senior Vice President of Membership and Lifecycle Strategy Amber Carroll said that as inflation remains entrenched, as we make our lists on who gets presents and what we’ll get them … those lists may be a bit slimmer than they once were. “There remains continued pressure on household […]

Inflation-Stressed Consumers Miss Credit Card Payments

February 21, 2023
If missed bill payments indicate consumers’ lacking economic security, we may be in for a bumpy ride.  Last week’s news about January’s consumer spending sharply up from the previous month was a welcome change...