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Economists Expect Limited Macro Impact From Student Loan Payment Resumption

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. Get...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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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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