consumer finances

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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GDP Report Mixes Economic Growth With Slower Pace of Consumer Spending
GDP Report Mixes Economic Growth With Slower Pace of Consumer Spending
July 25, 2024  |  Economy

The newest reading on gross domestic product (GDP) — for the second quarter, only a few weeks in the books — shows a quickening pace...

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Truist Says Digital Onboarding Key to 42% Deposit Growth 
Truist Says Digital Onboarding Key to 42% Deposit Growth 
July 22, 2024  |  Earnings

Across today’s banking landscape, the phrase “higher for longer” isn’t just being applied to interest rate commentary. According to executives on Truist Financial Corporation’s second-quarter...

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Chinese Consumers Remain Cautious, Investing Instead of Spending
Chinese Consumers Remain Cautious, Investing Instead of Spending
July 19, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Chinese consumers are reportedly choosing to repay debt and buy wealth management products, despite government efforts to get them to spend. The country’s consumers put less...

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Big-Ticket Retail Sales Take Hit in June
Big-Ticket Retail Sales Take Hit in June
July 16, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

A flat June reading for retail sales can be a tossup in terms of getting a sense of how the consumer is faring. The data...

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Fig Financial Launches Personal Loan Service in Canada
Fig Financial Launches Personal Loan Service in Canada
July 09, 2024  |  Loans

Toronto-based lender Fig Financial says its personal loan service is now open to all Canadians. “We are providing a true alternative to banks for every...

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