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Santander US Finds Middle-Income Americans Optimistic about Finances, See Benefits of AI for Car Buying and Managing Finances
BOSTON, January 29, 2026--Santander Holdings USA, Inc. ("Santander US") today announced findings from the latest Santander US Paths to Financial Prosperity study showing middle-income Americans’ continued resilience and optimism, even as inflation concerns persist. Results from the Q4 2025 survey show that consumers’ confidence in achieving financial prosperity remains at a three-year high, with 79% believing they are on the right track. This is further supported by households indicating that th
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