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Gig Workers Want Real-Time Pay for Real-Time Work

Gig Workers Want Real-Time Pay for Real-Time Work
Gig Workers Want Real-Time Pay for Real-Time Work
April 06, 2026  |  Gig Economy

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FinTechs Shift From Wealth Building to Accelerating Cash Flow
FinTechs Shift From Wealth Building to Accelerating Cash Flow
March 27, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

The assumption that consumers are motivated primarily by upside has defined the go-to-market playbooks of payments companies, FinTechs and consumer brands for years. Get the...

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How 30 Million Workers Borrow From Tomorrow to Pay for Today
How 30 Million Workers Borrow From Tomorrow to Pay for Today
March 20, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Every payday, millions of American workers face some version of the same problem: The bill is due today, the paycheck arrives Friday and they must...

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NYC Lawmakers Target Nation’s Highest Minimum Wage as Restaurants Warn of Job Cuts
NYC Lawmakers Target Nation’s Highest Minimum Wage as Restaurants Warn of Job Cuts
March 13, 2026  |  Economy

A bill introduced in the New York City Council would make the city’s minimum wage the highest in the country, though it would still be...

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Job Losses Set to Test Consumer Confidence and Spending
Job Losses Set to Test Consumer Confidence and Spending
March 06, 2026  |  Economy

The latest labor market figures delivered an unexpected turn, with payrolls shrinking in February and the unemployment rate ticking higher, raising new questions about whether...

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FinTechs Target Budget Stress to Meet Affordability Crisis
FinTechs Target Budget Stress to Meet Affordability Crisis
March 04, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

There’s an affordability crisis rocking households in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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The Hidden Driver of Consumer Spending Isn’t Income. It’s Mobility
The Hidden Driver of Consumer Spending Isn’t Income. It’s Mobility
February 24, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Job security has long been treated as the cornerstone of financial stability, yet new data suggest that security without mobility can narrow economic choices rather...

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Everyone Has a Side Hustle Now. Not Everyone Has the Same Reason.
Everyone Has a Side Hustle Now. Not Everyone Has the Same Reason.
February 20, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Job security may be improving across the U.S. workforce, but financial confidence tells a more divided story. “Wage to Wallet™ Index: Side Work Patterns in...

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Households Navigate Higher Costs With Smarter Spending
Households Navigate Higher Costs With Smarter Spending
February 12, 2026  |  Economy

The consumer in the United States is no longer one market. It’s two. And corporate earnings calls are increasingly where the split shows up first....

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