U.S. consumer confidence improved in February, topping all forecasts and snapping a three-month losing streak, after the U.S. government ended […]
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Optimism About Personal Finances Hits 16-year High: Gallup
Americans are now more upbeat about their personal finances than they have been in 16-plus years, a Gallup poll has […]
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Scamming Grandma: Financial Abuse of Seniors Hits Record
U.S. banks reported a record 24,454 suspected cases of elder financial abuse to the Treasury Department last year, more than […]
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Consumers Lack Confidence in the Car Buying Process, Study Finds
As car buyers start their search for year-end deals, Capital One Auto Finance has released a study that found most consumers are […]
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17% of Americans Hit by Fraudulent Bank Account Activity
As many as 17% of consumers experienced fraudulent bank account activity in 2017, up moderately from 15% the previous year. […]
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3 straight months of highest-ever used-car prices
Following an 11-week “summer bounce” in Manheim Market Report prices, September ended up being the third consecutive month of record […]
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Why women notoriously have more credit card debt than men
It’s no surprise that Americans love their credit cards. So much so, that outstanding credit card debt is now at […]
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Silicon Valley Congressman Unveils an Internet Bill of Rights
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) has issued 10 principles that together represent a draft Internet Bill of Rights to inform broad […]
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Young adults turn to personal loans for debt, wedding and moving expenses
Kyle Littleton, 26, wanted to get rid of nearly $4,500 in credit card debt. The amount weighed on him; he […]
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Auto Loans Shrink For Borrowers With The Worst Credit
Auto lenders have pulled back on loans to customers with the riskiest credit and as a result, the percentage of […]
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