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Capital One customers not getting payments amid outage
Capital One said it is experiencing a technical outage that's keeping customers from getting payments. The issue is tied to a third-party vendor and is…
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All income brackets now living paycheck to paycheck: Study
Inflation, mortgage rates over 7% and credit card APR's north of 20% have pushed all income brackets into living paycheck…
Fed governor warns more interest rate hikes may be coming
The Federal Reserve could raise interest rates again in order to reduce inflation to its targeted levels, according to Fed…
Credit card mistakes even high-credit score mavens make
Credit card debt hit a record $1 trillion for the first time ever as more consumers lean on their cards…
Credit card users with the highest balances live in these states: survey
A growing number of Americans with subprime scores opened up new credit card accounts last year despite the high price…
Credit card delinquencies are on the upswing
A growing number of Americans are falling behind on their monthly credit card payments, a trend that may be a…
Many parents turn to credit cards to pay for back-to-school shopping: survey
Americans are dealing with rising prices as they begin their back-to-school shopping, and more are turning to credit cards to…
Here’s why some middle-income Americans are staying optimistic about their money
More Americans feel optimistic about their finances even as many have had to rely on debt to deal with lingering…
Recession may be off the table as economy moves toward “soft landing”: VantageScore
Credit card debt soared to a new record in the second quarter of 2023, but consumer credit remains strong and…
Pandemic boost to consumer credit is quickly turning sour for some borrowers: Survey
Subprime borrowers that saw their credit scores boosted by pandemic-era stimulus savings are reverting to bad payment behaviors, a recent…
Some Americans drowning in credit card debt following the COVID-19 pandemic: survey
When it comes to personal finances following the pandemic, Americans are divided into two categories – some have emerged with…
Credit card debt set to hit $1T as inflation continues squeezing Americans
Americans are drowning in credit card debt as stubborn inflation makes the cost of everyday necessities more expensive. The New…
Some consumers max out credit cards without knowing how much they pay to borrow: Survey
Inflation and rising prices are why 31% of Americans said they maxed out their credit cards over the past two…
Stuck on an airport layover? Travel pros reveal the best ways to spend that extra time
If you’re taking to the friendly skies this summer, fall or winter, you may have a planned airport connection —…
Most consumers aren’t sold on the benefits of buy now, pay later: Report
A growing number of consumers struggling to make ends meet are reluctantly turning to buy now, pay later (BNPL) services…
Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly once received denial for Apple Card
Tim Cook reportedly encountered temporary difficulty early on in obtaining one of Apple’s credit cards. When the Apple CEO tried…
Christmas in July: Shoppers plan bigger spending earlier this holiday, survey says
A July gauge on Christmas shopping showed an increasing number of consumers plan to spend more during the holiday season,…
Parents plan to spend less on back-to-school shopping this year: survey
Concerns about the economy have pushed parents to cut back on back-to-school spending for K-12 students this year, a recent…
American Express reports record spending: ‘We feel really confident’
American Express said Friday that it took in a record $15.1 billion in revenue over the second quarter as consumers…