American Consumers Are Getting Thrifty Again
August 3, 2025 11:59 pmILLUSTRATION: DAISY KORPICS/WSJ; ISTOCK Consumer spending has stagnated as Americans feel strapped amid economic uncertainty and rising prices. Americans... View Article
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Howard Students Protest Debt Collection Tactics
August 3, 2025 11:42 pmOn June 4, 2025, Howard University students were blindsided by an email. It warned that if they didn’t pay... View Article
The BNPL Boom: A Calculated Gamble On Consumer Credit
August 3, 2025 8:12 pm– BNPL market is projected to grow to $560.1B by 2025 (13.7% CAGR) driven by e-commerce integration and tech giants... View Article
Consumer Sentiment Still Broadly Negative Despite Small Improvements In July
August 3, 2025 1:26 pmThe mood of consumers improved for a second consecutive month in July, though it remains worse than it was in... View Article
How Government Mismanagement Is Crippling the Consumer
August 3, 2025 1:11 pmHow Government Mismanagement Is Crippling the Consumer SHARE America’s Economic Burden: How Government Mismanagement Is Crippling the Consumer from St.... View Article
FCA to consult on car finance compensation after Supreme Court ruling
August 3, 2025 1:09 pmMillions of drivers may be owed compensation – here’s what consumers should do now The financial regulator has moved... View Article
Court cancels consumer-friendly click-to-cancel rule
August 2, 2025 2:44 pmA federal appeals court has blocked enforcement of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that prohibited companies from “making it... View Article
Fed, Regulators Give Banks Flexibility On Customer ID Collection Methods
August 2, 2025 1:57 pmWASHINGTON—The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday joined other federal financial institution regulatory agencies, as well as the Financial Crimes Enforcement... View Article
34% of Shoppers Choose Not to Spend When Credit is Denied
August 2, 2025 1:55 pmConsumer credit presents a challenge for financial institutions, as new research reveals revenue and customer relationships at stake when preferred... View Article
Mastercard Launches Conversational AI Payments as Growth Accelerates
August 2, 2025 1:53 pm | Highlights Mastercard is transitioning from a traditional payment processor to a data-driven technology platform, focusing on interoperability, digital identity... View Article
