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Memorial Day Kicks Off Summer of the US Consumer

Memorial Day Kicks Off Summer of the US Consumer
Memorial Day Kicks Off Summer of the US Consumer
May 27, 2024  |  Economy

In 1967, it was the Summer of Love. In 2020, it was the summer of COVID-19. When summer 2024 goes in the books — from...

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Retailers Heat Up Memorial Day With Holiday Deals and Pop-Ups
Retailers Heat Up Memorial Day With Holiday Deals and Pop-Ups
May 25, 2024  |  Retail

This Memorial Day, in addition to the usual round of holiday weekend sales, many retailers are getting more targeted about how they can insert their...

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Freelancers See Instant Payments as Financial Lifeline
Freelancers See Instant Payments as Financial Lifeline
May 23, 2024  |  Money Mobility

Being a freelancer requires constantly drumming up work while hoping for prompt payment. Moreover, consumers who work freelance, contract or consulting rely on disbursement payments...

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Google Pay Expands BNPL and Says Goodbye to the CVV With Biometrics 
Google Pay Expands BNPL and Says Goodbye to the CVV With Biometrics 
May 22, 2024  |  Google

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Why Zillennials Will Rule the Digital Economy
Why Zillennials Will Rule the Digital Economy
May 21, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

The Census Bureau collects demographic data on the birthrates of those living in the United States and groups them into age-related cohorts based on the...

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CFPB Supreme Court Decision Shifts Focus to Technology’s Impact on Consumer Finance
CFPB Supreme Court Decision Shifts Focus to Technology’s Impact on Consumer Finance
May 20, 2024  |  Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been validated in the aftermath of last week’s U.S. Supreme Court rejection of a challenge to its congressional...

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AI Takes Turn as Archaeology Assistant to Uncover Ancient Commerce, Trade Routes
AI Takes Turn as Archaeology Assistant to Uncover Ancient Commerce, Trade Routes
May 18, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

What if Indiana Jones had been able to use artificial intelligence? With AI, Indy could have quickly analyzed ancient texts, deciphered hieroglyphics and cross-referenced historical data,...

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Visa Recasts Digital Wallet Landscape at Intersection of Identity and Payments
Visa Recasts Digital Wallet Landscape at Intersection of Identity and Payments
May 15, 2024  |  VISA

Throughout history, the number seven has held significant importance. There are seven days of the week, seven colors in a rainbow, the “lucky sevens” when...

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Instant Payments Emerge as Balance Sheet Boost for Independent Restaurants
Instant Payments Emerge as Balance Sheet Boost for Independent Restaurants
May 15, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in the restaurant segment now use instant payments more than other payment methods. PYMNTS Intelligence finds that 74% of businesses...

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