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Inflation Bites as 13% of US Consumers Spent More Than They Earned in Last Six Months
Inflation Bites as 13% of US Consumers Spent More Than They Earned in Last Six...
August 01, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

As inflation continues its upward swing, consumers worldwide are finding it more difficult to manage spending and put aside savings under mounting financial pressures. In...

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AT&T Dials Up Latest Sign of Distress for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
AT&T Dials Up Latest Sign of Distress for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
July 21, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The latest sign of turbulence and stress in the paycheck-to-paycheck economy comes not from the housing sector, not from credit card issuers or BNPL, but...

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One Demographic Could Make or Break Amazon Prime Day This Year
One Demographic Could Make or Break Amazon Prime Day This Year
July 11, 2022  |  Retail

Youth, goes that somewhat head-scratching saying, belongs to the young. And to that we might add: Amazon Prime Day belongs to the young, too. You...

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Unexpected Expenses Could Hobble Inflation-Weary Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
Unexpected Expenses Could Hobble Inflation-Weary Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
July 05, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Many pressures are putting a pinch on paychecks, the latest unwelcome arrival being runaway inflation that’s compounding a seemingly endless state of financial dismay for...

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The Data Point: Financial Stressors Hammer 65% of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
The Data Point: Financial Stressors Hammer 65% of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
June 28, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

An inflationary shock is adding to the difficulties of consumers living paycheck-to-paycheck, often with little or no savings, with challenging life events compounding these problems....

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NEW DATA: Two-Thirds of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Faced Financial Disruption in Last 36 Months
NEW DATA: Two-Thirds of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Faced Financial Disruption in Last 36 Months
June 27, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers hailing from all income brackets are feeling mounting pressure from rising inflation and economic uncertainty. PYMNTS’ research finds that 58% of United States consumers...

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Inflation Is Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy’s Public Enemy
Inflation Is Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy’s Public Enemy
June 22, 2022  |  Economy

When it comes to crowning “The Public Enemy,” Jimmy Cagney’s got nothing on inflation. Regardless of whether you’re a fan of film noir, you wouldn’t...

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Banks Cut Back on Balance Transfer Offers as Economic Headwinds Mount
Banks Cut Back on Balance Transfer Offers as Economic Headwinds Mount
June 13, 2022  |  Economy

The balance transfers are upon us. Or maybe not. Google an issuer, take a cursory glance at the search results, and it seems that any...

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Report: 36% of Consumers Earning $250K+ Now Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck
Report: 36% of Consumers Earning $250K+ Now Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck
June 01, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

With inflation driving up costs everywhere, consumers in all income brackets — including those who make more than $250,000 annually — live paycheck to paycheck....

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