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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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Credit Karma Launches Tool to Help Consumers Expand Their Wealth
Credit Karma Launches Tool to Help Consumers Expand Their Wealth
March 09, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Credit Karma has debuted a tool to help customers expand and protect their wealth. Net Worth, announced Thursday (March 9), is being rolled out to customers with...

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4 in 10 Grocery Customers Can Still Be Lured By Convenience and Ease
4 in 10 Grocery Customers Can Still Be Lured By Convenience and Ease
March 06, 2023  |  Retail

Grocers may find increased loyalty catering to the wants of shoppers making choices based on more than just deals.  With the cost of groceries 11% higher than...

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Savings Barely Covers Credit Card Debt for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
Savings Barely Covers Credit Card Debt for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
March 06, 2023  |  Credit Cards

PYMNTS research shows that many consumers’ savings are barely enough to cover their debts. That’s according to findings in the February 2023 edition of the...

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