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Older Americans Help Drive Consumer Spending Power
Older Americans Help Drive Consumer Spending Power
October 08, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

America has the highest percentage of older people in at least a century. And that fact, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday (Oct. 8) may...

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Economists Expect Limited Macro Impact From Student Loan Payment Resumption
Economists Expect Limited Macro Impact From Student Loan Payment Resumption
October 02, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The resumption of student loan payments will be only “a drop in the bucket” for the broader household sector, according to three Wells Fargo economists. While...

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Consumer Strength Challenged as Spending Drops
Consumer Strength Challenged as Spending Drops
October 01, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Times are tough for the American consumer, even without new student loan payments. A report Saturday (Sept. 30) by Bloomberg News catalogs the various ills: High gas...

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Nearly Half of Consumers Curtail Nonessential Spending to Tackle Holiday-Induced Financial Stress
Nearly Half of Consumers Curtail Nonessential Spending to Tackle Holiday-Induced Financial Stress
September 28, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also be a time of intense financial stress for many consumers, especially...

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Consumers Want Banks to Make Paying Bills Easier
Consumers Want Banks to Make Paying Bills Easier
September 18, 2023  |  Consumer Payments

The bill payment process can often be a source of frustration for consumers, with a significant share experiencing difficulties when attempting to pay their bills....

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Gen Z Scrimps on Food Quality Amid Restaurant Inflation
Gen Z Scrimps on Food Quality Amid Restaurant Inflation
August 24, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Across generations, consumers are loath to trade down to restaurants with lower-quality food, even as prices rise, but PYMNTS research finds that Gen Z is...

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Micro Excitements Drive Macro Economy — but It’s a Two-Way Street
Micro Excitements Drive Macro Economy — but It’s a Two-Way Street
July 27, 2023  |  Economy

Today’s business operating landscape is a decidedly modern one. And an increasingly digital one — the hyperconnectivity of which impacts nearly every near and long-term...

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Couples Say ‘I Do’ to Costly Weddings Even as Marriage Rates Dip
Couples Say ‘I Do’ to Costly Weddings Even as Marriage Rates Dip
July 09, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Marriage rates are on the decline. Spending on weddings? A different story. As the Financial Times noted in a Saturday (July 8) opinion piece, while the...

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62% of Consumers Discover Restaurants on Google
62% of Consumers Discover Restaurants on Google
June 15, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As restaurants look to attract consumers on crowded digital platforms, the most important digital profile, PYMNTS research reveals, is not Yelp, nor is it any...

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