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Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg There’s a new option for consumers trying to build credit from scratch, and it’s aiming to compete with banks’ secured cards.Financial technology company…

NY Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference at the offices of the Attorney General on January 08, 2025 in New York City. Michael M.…

More Americans fear missed paymentsHouseholds also grew more worried about being able to pay their bills, the New York Fed’s survey found. Respondents’ perceived likelihood of missing…

Survey: Many consumers stick with same bank accounts for decades, cite convenience as a factor Source link

Consumers are souring on the economy, dragging mortgage rates downward along with the collective mood.The average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 14 basis points…

Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty ImagesSome states have stopped disbursing funds to consumers via Biden-era rebate programs tied to home energy efficiency, due to a Trump…

President Donald Trump on Jan. 27, 2025 in Doral, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has repeatedly discussed imposing tariffs, both…

Credit card industry figures show that consumers are feeling financially stressedgetty Consumer Stress Is On The RiseRising auto repossessions and a growing rate of minimum credit…

Inflation, job concerns, and already high interest rates are putting the squeeze on many American consumers.Now, even high earners, defined as people with incomes of $150,000…

Stay informed with free updatesThe head of the UK financial watchdog has called for politicians to define an acceptable level of harm to consumers as he…