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Less Than Half of Consumers Say They Could Handle a $1,000 Surprise Expense

April 15, 2026
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Wage Divide Widens as Many Delay Medical Care to Cover Essentials
Consumer Finance // April 07, 2026

The dividing line in today’s consumer economy is no longer employment itself. It is how workers experience liquidity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Gig Work Is Making Tax Refunds Harder to Get
Taxes // March 25, 2026

As the 2026 tax season unfolds, a sobering reality has emerged for the nearly 70% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. While many U.S. consumers view a tax refund as a significant financial windfall or an opportunity to bolster savings, those facing the greatest financial...

Credit Applications Hit 3-Year Peak as Banks Slash Rejection Rates, NY Fed Says
Economy // March 16, 2026

The share of consumers who applied for credit products reached the highest level in over three years in February, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

New Report Shows Emergency Expenses Are Now Just the Norm
Consumer Finance // March 10, 2026

Life has a way of introducing expenses without regard for timing, and household budgets increasingly bear reality in mind. From routine car maintenance to medical bills, unexpected costs have become part of how consumers plan, save and manage cash flow. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Less Than Half of Consumers Say They Could Handle a $1,000 Surprise Expense

April 15, 2026
A flat tire, a broken appliance or an urgent dental bill may look like a routine household problem. But for a growing share of Americans, small financial shocks now hit with the force of a crisis because there is little room left in the monthly budget. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock […]

Wage Divide Widens as Many Delay Medical Care to Cover Essentials

April 07, 2026
The dividing line in today’s consumer economy is no longer employment itself. It is how workers experience liquidity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Gig Work Is Making Tax Refunds Harder to Get

March 25, 2026
As the 2026 tax season unfolds, a sobering reality has emerged for the nearly 70% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. While many U.S. consumers view a tax refund as...

New Report Shows Emergency Expenses Are Now Just the Norm

March 10, 2026
Life has a way of introducing expenses without regard for timing, and household budgets increasingly bear reality in mind. From routine car maintenance to medical bills, unexpected costs have become...

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Credit Applications Hit 3-Year Peak as Banks Slash Rejection Rates, NY Fed Says

March 16, 2026
The share of consumers who applied for credit products reached the highest level in over three years in February, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

MrBeast Scales Financial Wellness by Acquiring FinTech Step

February 09, 2026
MrBeast is deepening his involvement in the financial services sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

CFPB Workers in Limbo Following New White House Cutbacks

December 07, 2025
It’s been almost a year since the White House began cutbacks at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

LendingClub Partners With Wisetack for Home Improvement Financing Market

November 05, 2025
LendingClub has partnered with Wisetack as it expands into the home improvement financing market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...