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Every Dollar Gets a Job as Financial Pressure Builds

Every Dollar Gets a Job as Financial Pressure Builds
Every Dollar Gets a Job as Financial Pressure Builds
July 21, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers under the greatest financial pressure are not simply spending less. They are becoming more selective about where every dollar goes. Get the Full Story...

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53% of Financially Strained Consumers Cut Nonessential Spending 
53% of Financially Strained Consumers Cut Nonessential Spending 
July 14, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are still spending, but many are doing it with less room for error. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Two in Three Consumers Need More Than a Job to Feel Secure
Two in Three Consumers Need More Than a Job to Feel Secure
July 02, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

A steady job still gives many consumers confidence, but the latest data shows that confidence alone is no longer enough to keep financial resilience intact....

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WorkWhile Adds AI Tool to Eliminate Payday Loans
WorkWhile Adds AI Tool to Eliminate Payday Loans
June 08, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

WorkWhile has added an earning management solution designed for hourly workers to its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered labor platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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The Cautious Consumer May Be Retail’s Most Valuable Customer
The Cautious Consumer May Be Retail’s Most Valuable Customer
June 01, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

For merchants, the most important consumer in 2026 may be the shopper who still says yes, but rarely says yes quickly. Get the Full Story...

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New Branch CFO Say IPO Is a Discipline Not a Destination
New Branch CFO Say IPO Is a Discipline Not a Destination
March 02, 2026  |  Payroll

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Households Navigate Higher Costs With Smarter Spending
Households Navigate Higher Costs With Smarter Spending
February 12, 2026  |  Economy

The consumer in the United States is no longer one market. It’s two. And corporate earnings calls are increasingly where the split shows up first....

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Pay Flexibility Rises as More Workers Earn Variable Income
Pay Flexibility Rises as More Workers Earn Variable Income
February 04, 2026  |  Gig Economy

As inflation, layoffs and uneven wage growth continue to strain household budgets, millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck are relying on side hustles and...

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