Consumers Energy expands help for winter heating bills

Consumers Energy’s CARE program offers fixed monthly bills and help with past-due balances for qualifying Michigan customers.
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Consumer Payment Methods and Preferences

Consumer payment methods are undergoing rapid transformation, shaped by technological innovations, regulatory reforms and shifts in consumer behaviour. Contemporary research indicates a marked ...

The State of Payment Methods: More Choice and Economic Changes Are Affecting Consumers Spend

Although debit still reigns supreme, with consumer preferences moving toward digital, cash and checks will continue to be displaced in the US.
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Dept. of Consumer Protection warns against digital payment scams

ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is urging consumers to guard their money and financial information against payment app scams. Payment apps such as ...
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Report Reveals the Average American Now Spends Nearly $25,000 per Year on Household Bills

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report released today by doxo reveals that while the average U.S. household spends $24,557 annually on the most essential household bills (which is 35% of the U.S.

Consumer Loan Delinquencies Approach 5-Year High, Borrowers Struggle to Keep Up With Payments

Consumer loan delinquencies are rising again as inflation, tariffs, and high interest rates put pressure on household budgets. VantageScore data indicates that early-stage delinquencies are nearing ...