paycheck-to-paycheck

60% of Consumers Think Retirement is Out of Reach
60% of Consumers Think Retirement is Out of Reach
March 30, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Advice on planning for the financial future may be of use to more than just younger generations. As some baby boomers and others getting ready...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Population May Surge as SNAP Benefits End and Student Loans Payments Resume
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Population May Surge as SNAP Benefits End and Student Loans Payments Resume
March 28, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Depending on the month, the roster of those of us living paycheck to paycheck is up a bit or down a bit. But through the...

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Rise in Consumer Side Hustles Boosts Demand for Prepared Meals
Rise in Consumer Side Hustles Boosts Demand for Prepared Meals
March 27, 2023  |  Retail

With consumers working more jobs to make ends meet, many are seeking quick meals. The Context As rising economic pressures force many consumers to take...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Adjust to Reality of Persistent Inflation
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Adjust to Reality of Persistent Inflation
March 27, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

The steady share of consumers living paycheck to paycheck despite continued economic headwinds is a testament to their fortitude. Month after month, headlines reaffirm what...

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Consumers Say Losing Supplemental Income Would Ruin Their Finances
Consumers Say Losing Supplemental Income Would Ruin Their Finances
March 27, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

  PYMNTS’ research finds that 62% of United States consumers lived paycheck to paycheck in February 2023. Fewer consumers live paycheck to paycheck with issues...

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Fed’s Nod to Credit Tightening Portends Tough Times for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
Fed’s Nod to Credit Tightening Portends Tough Times for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
March 22, 2023  |  credit frictions

Another Fed meeting, another interest rate hike … and more trouble ahead for paycheck-to-paycheck consumers and small to midsize businesses (SMBs). The central bank boosted...

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CFPB Wants Credit Card Companies to Be More Transparent About Product Info
CFPB Wants Credit Card Companies to Be More Transparent About Product Info
March 21, 2023  |  Credit Cards

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) wants to help Americans find new, better credit cards. The bureau announced Tuesday (Mar. 21) upgrades to its survey of credit card issuers...

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Bread, Discover and JPMorgan Chase Report Higher Credit Card Delinquencies
Bread, Discover and JPMorgan Chase Report Higher Credit Card Delinquencies
March 15, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Three companies saw their higher credit card delinquency and charge-off rates rise in February. Bread Financial, Discover Financial and JPMorgan Chase reported in recent press...

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Inflation Slows, But Not Enough to Give Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Relief 
Inflation Slows, But Not Enough to Give Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Relief 
March 14, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation’s torrid pace is cooling a bit. But not enough to give paycheck-to-paycheck consumers relief from the everyday pressures of keeping a roof over their...

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