Wages news and trends

Retail Sales Stalled in September; eCommerce Took a Hit
Retail // November 25, 2025

U.S. Census Bureau data on consumer spending is flowing again after the government shutdown, and the latest numbers give a clearer picture of how households in the United States are faring as 2026 approaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

IRS Clarifies How to Claim ‘No Tax on Tips’ Deductions
Taxes // November 21, 2025

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued guidance that it said clarifies how to claim deductions associated with the “No Tax on Tips” law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Hourly Wage Drop Foreshadows a $14B Hit to Consumer Spending
Consumer Finance // November 21, 2025

The “Wage to Wallet™ Index: Wage Volatility’s $14B Consumer Spending Gap,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence, WorkWhile and Ingo Payments, offers a detailed look inside the U.S. Labor Economy at a moment when small shifts in wages are delivering outsized consequences for spending, confidence and...

Chime Workplace Integrates With UKG’s Human Resources Platform
Financial Inclusion // November 04, 2025

UKG, a platform for human resources, pay and workforce management, added Chime’s financial wellness suite, Chime Workplace, to its UKG Marketplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Interviews & Exclusives
Why Gen Z’s Dependence on Hourly Wages Is a Problem

December 02, 2025
How your job pays you as an employee is important. 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

Labor Economy Workers Make Digital Wallets Their Banks

October 27, 2025
The Labor Economy is a group of about 60 million essential workers who keep the service and supply systems in the United States moving. Get the Full Story Complete the...

14% of Americans Say Homeownership Drives Their Paycheck-to-Paycheck Strain

October 10, 2025
Owning a home has long been shorthand for financial stability. Today it’s often the opposite. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

The Weekly Pay Cycle Loses Steam as Employees Expect Instant Paychecks

October 09, 2025
For decades, workers in the United States have organized their lives around a predictable, if rigid, rhythm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Quick Reads
IRS Clarifies How to Claim ‘No Tax on Tips’ Deductions

November 21, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued guidance that it said clarifies how to claim deductions associated with the “No Tax on Tips” law. 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

Chime Workplace Integrates With UKG’s Human Resources Platform

November 04, 2025
UKG, a platform for human resources, pay and workforce management, added Chime’s financial wellness suite, Chime Workplace, to its UKG Marketplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Subprime Car Buyers Pressured by High Prices and Stagnant Wages

October 10, 2025
Subprime borrowers are reportedly having a harder time keeping up with their car payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Branch Debuts Embedded Platform to Ease Earned Wage Access

September 18, 2025
Branch has debuted a solution letting businesses integrate fast payment options into their applications and platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...