paycheck-to-paycheck

Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
December 02, 2023  |  Retail

As the festive season sleighs in and inflation plays Scrooge, one can’t help but wonder: Are folks still decorating their homes with real Christmas trees? ...

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Banks Play Important Role in Helping Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Build Savings
Banks Play Important Role in Helping Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Build Savings
November 28, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Amber Carroll, senior vice president of membership and lifecycle strategy at LendingClub, told PYMNTS that U.S. consumers face a cash drain — but proactive planning can...

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1 in 5 of Consumers Without Paycheck Pressures Still Plan to Finance Holiday Purchases
1 in 5 of Consumers Without Paycheck Pressures Still Plan to Finance Holiday Purchases
November 21, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

As the holidays near, balancing tight budgets with the festive spirit can become a challenge. Which is why traditionally, many consumers turn to credit to...

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D2C Brands Favor Retail as Consumers Resist Spending 
D2C Brands Favor Retail as Consumers Resist Spending 
November 20, 2023  |  Retail

Despite the alleviation of inflation, consumers remain cautious about their spending habits. Consequently, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are facing challenges and are compelled to revamp their...

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Walmart’s Q3 Highlights Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer Caution in Holiday Spending
Walmart’s Q3 Highlights Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer Caution in Holiday Spending
November 16, 2023  |  Walmart

The impact of inflation on consumer spending has been a consistent concern throughout the year, and indications suggest that this trend is set to persist...

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Job Market Softens As Ongoing Unemployment Claims Rise
Job Market Softens As Ongoing Unemployment Claims Rise
November 16, 2023  |  Economy

The “durable” job market economists had been touting all year now seems a bit softer. New employment figures from the U.S. Labor Department released Thursday (Nov. 16)...

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Gen Zs Live With Family to Save Money; Gen Xs as Caregivers
Gen Zs Live With Family to Save Money; Gen Xs as Caregivers
November 16, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Household composition, particularly the ratio between income earners and household members, is a critical factor in assessing a consumer’s financial stability, especially with the escalating...

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Sally Beauty Says Shoppers Are Getting Frugal in The Beauty Aisle 
Sally Beauty Says Shoppers Are Getting Frugal in The Beauty Aisle 
November 14, 2023  |  Retail

Consumers are trimming down on the frills and only indulging in essential items, according to Sally Beauty in its latest quarterly update on Tuesday (Nov....

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No Shame in the Game: Why Consumers Are Proudly Flaunting Dupes
No Shame in the Game: Why Consumers Are Proudly Flaunting Dupes
November 14, 2023  |  Retail

“Dupe, private label, call it what you want, consumers want more,” PYMNTS said in March, and that’s a sentiment that lives on. This is because...

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