More than 80% of credit card users now receive reward offers from their card issuers and, on average, 72% of those rewards get used within 90 days. Meanwhile, 71% of consumers tell PYMNTS Intelligence that they are highly satisfied with the rewards that their primary card issuers offer them.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to further strengthen Florida’s protections for consumers, teachers, and employees from being forced to adopt ideologies or reflect a preferred political behavior.
U.S. consumers’ median minimum monthly debt payments grew by 32% between 2020 and 2023 – surpassing the rate of inflation (18%) during the same time. As consumer debt obligations continue to rise, a new TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) public sector study explores ways government agencies can better assist their constituents.
Last week, we blogged about arguments by Colorado and the FDIC in their briefs opposing a motion for preliminary injunction that would enjoin application of Colorado’s opt-out statute with respect to loans by FDIC-insured state banks located outside of Colorado.
Bankruptcy filings rose 16 percent during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2024. That is a similar rate of acceleration as in the Dec. 31, 2023, quarterly report, but new bankruptcy cases remain significantly lower than before the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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