Rising wages, job creation and increased savings during the pandemic might create a forcefield around consumer spending and protect it from dropping too much due to inflationary pressure. Rising inflation is somewhat boosting demand for Affirm Holdings as consumers are relying on its payment products to buy goods and services at higher prices. Per Bloomberg, CFO Brian Wenzel of Synchrony Financial views the company as a “natural partner” for PayPal Holdings, Inc.’s PYPL $6.2 billion loan receivables offloading attempt.