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Sentiment Sours as Consumers See Inflation Rising for Years to Come
Sentiment Sours as Consumers See Inflation Rising for Years to Come
November 10, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers’ expectations on the economy — and particularly inflation — continue to sour. And they seem to be girding for price pressures to be firmly...

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Middle-Income Consumers Lose 18% of Savings Due to Inflation
Middle-Income Consumers Lose 18% of Savings Due to Inflation
November 09, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

The high and persistent inflation that has shaken the global economy in recent years has also seeped into U.S. households. Despite efforts to manage budgets...

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Continuing Unemployment Claims Creep Up As Layoffs Mount
Continuing Unemployment Claims Creep Up As Layoffs Mount
November 02, 2023  |  Economy

Jobless Americans might be having trouble finding work, according to new unemployment data. Figures released Thursday (Nov. 2) by the Labor Department showed that continuing jobless claims —...

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1 in 5 Consumers Cite Job Loss as Reason for Depleting Savings
1 in 5 Consumers Cite Job Loss as Reason for Depleting Savings
October 30, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Despite a decline in inflation rates, living paycheck to paycheck remains the predominant lifestyle for a significant portion of Americans.  This financial tightrope is not limited to those with...

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Consumers Deplete Two-Thirds of Their Savings Every Four Years
Consumers Deplete Two-Thirds of Their Savings Every Four Years
October 30, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Living paycheck to paycheck continues to be the predominant financial lifestyle in the United States. As of September 2023, 62% of consumers live paycheck to...

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Two-Thirds of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Cite Family Financial Support as Key Pressure Point
Two-Thirds of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Cite Family Financial Support as Key Pressure Point
October 27, 2023  |  Personal Finance

Despite the decrease in inflation rates, living paycheck to paycheck remains a widespread financial reality for many consumers in the United States, encompassing over 60% of...

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Men With Higher Savings Tend to Splurge More Than Women
Men With Higher Savings Tend to Splurge More Than Women
October 19, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers who indulge in extravagant spending across various product and service categories typically maintain significantly higher savings. This is one of the key findings in...

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1 in 5 Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Use Credit to Cope With Unexpected Financial Difficulties
1 in 5 Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Use Credit to Cope With Unexpected Financial Difficulties
October 19, 2023  |  Personal Finance

Living paycheck to paycheck is a financial reality for many Americans, a trend that PYMNTS has tracked for some time. According to a recent report...

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Fed’s Credit Data Shows Puts and Takes, but Loading Up on the Cards Continues 
Fed’s Credit Data Shows Puts and Takes, but Loading Up on the Cards Continues 
October 09, 2023  |  Economy

Individuals and households are paying down at least some of their debt — bringing the “headline” consumer credit number down a bit. But the devil’s...

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