Life continues to be more expensive for everyone. Data shows that United States consumers in urban centers, in particular, are feeling the financial crunch. PYMNTS’ research finds that 61% of consumers lived paycheck to paycheck in April 2023, a share similar to last year. Consumers...
Twenty-seven years ago marked the end of a shopping era in Baltimore. That was the year — 1990 — that brick-and-mortar retailer Hutzler’s shut its doors forever after 132 years in the retail business. The Grand Dame of retail in that town, my hometown, wasn’t just a...
August 24, 2023
The ongoing cost-of-living crisis continues to affect consumers across the United States, and having higher incomes does not necessarily shield one from feeling the financial pinch. The ‘New Reality Check: The Regional Divide Edition’ report by PYMNTS and LendingClub offers a comprehensive and accurate overview of the current consumer finance landscape in the U.S., with insights […]
