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What is a ‘rolling recession’ and how does it affect consumers? Economic experts explain
By most measures, the U.S. economy is in solid shape.Although the first half of 2022…
Consumer credit increased by nearly $30 billion, experts expect record delinquencies in 2023
Consumer credit increased at the end of 2022 amid high inflation and a rising interest…
U.S. credit card debt jumps 18.5% and hits a record $930.6 billion
For most Americans, inflation and rising interest rates are a one-two punch.On the heels of…
Credit card debt soars to new record as high inflation squeezes Americans
Americans are drowning in credit card debt as uncomfortably high inflation makes the cost of…
Amid food inflation, more shoppers turn to dollar stores for groceries
A man looks at frozen foods for sale at a Dollar Store in Alhambra, California…
Credit card delinquency rates for new users were higher than for those with established credit
In light of a volatile interest rate environment, millions around the globe opened their first…
How small businesses are fighting inflated credit card swipe fees
Sol Dias Ice Cream, in the Dallas metro area, draws in customers with its award-winning…
Visa, Mastercard pause crypto push in wake of industry meltdown
U.S. payment giants Visa and Mastercard are slamming the brakes on plans to forge new…
This is the best strategy to pay down credit card debt — but 37% of borrowers don’t know about it
Collectively, Americans owe more on credit cards than ever before.Thankfully, 0% balance transfer credit card…
DoorDash, Chase launch credit card even as economy slows
DoorDash and Chase, undeterred by the uncertain economy and growing concerns of a recession, have…
Amid persistent inflation, 54% of Americans are using savings to pay for everyday expenses
Inflation is still taking a hefty toll on households, recent reports show.Prices continued their upward…
Buy now, pay later users more likely to experience financial distress: CFPB
Consumers using buy now, pay later (BNPL) are likelier to use other credit products and…
Why you should buy everything with credit cards — provided you meet 1 condition
Having multiple credit cards and playing the rewards game can save you hundreds of dollars…
Higher wages and social security checks led to increase in consumer spending: BofA
An inflation-adjusted boost to social security income and a rise in minimum wages has led…
The Federal Reserve is still expected to go through with a rate hike. What that means for you
Rate hikes, one year laterFor its part, the Fed has already hiked its benchmark fund…