In order to address the difficulty and annoyance of canceling unwanted subscriptions and memberships, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted new rules to protect consumers...
Jobs and income weigh heavily on consumer confidence, as the ability to pay essential expenses have become more burdensome for millions of Americans. Consistent inflationary...
Consumer sentiment and spending have remained fairly consistent in recent months, as noted by the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE). Despite a dip in...
Consumer loan balances are increasing due to a combination of factors, including rising interest rates, inflation, and changes in consumer behavior. As the Federal Reserve...
Even as inflation and higher rates have been an ongoing hinderance, consumers remain resilient and continue to spend. The reasoning behind the confidence and tenacity...
Outstanding loans among consumers have been falling since October 2022, reflecting a drop from auto loans to credit card balances. Such data can be viewed...
A recent survey conducted by the Federal Reserve, called the Survey of Consumer Finances has identified that 58% of U.S. households own stocks, up from...
Consumers have been slowly depositing less money into their bank accounts over the past three years. As the pandemic shuttered restaurants and retail stores in...
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, data has revealed that Americans are saving less than initially thought. From 2017 through 2022, American consumers were...
A survey released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas found that overall credit and lending activity is deteriorating nationwide. The survey encompasses loan activity...