New Reality Check: The Paycheck-To-Paycheck Report

From Space Oreos to Garfield La-Z-Boys, Retail Brands Go to Hollywood
From Space Oreos to Garfield La-Z-Boys, Retail Brands Go to Hollywood
June 01, 2024  |  Retail

Retail brands are looking to the silver screen to get shoppers excited, so roll out the red carpet for PYMNTS weekender’s roundup of the quirkiest...

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Affordable Luxury Sales Gets Caught in Middle-Tier Crunch
Affordable Luxury Sales Gets Caught in Middle-Tier Crunch
September 03, 2023  |  Retail

Some brands continue to seek market share for shoppers seeking lower-priced luxury, even as competitive sales slow.  After decades of defining themselves through exclusivity and personalized services...

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Side Hustles and Living With Mom and Dad Boost Gen Z Purchasing Power
Side Hustles and Living With Mom and Dad Boost Gen Z Purchasing Power
July 14, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The share of Generation Z consumers living paycheck-to-paycheck has more resembled a roller coaster than a traditional economic trajectory. This financial insecurity has impacted the...

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Popular ‘Life Hacks’ Help Gen Z Manage Growing  Financial Stresses
Popular ‘Life Hacks’ Help Gen Z Manage Growing Financial Stresses
May 08, 2023  |  Economy

Navigating the current economic turbulence is a key task for seemingly all consumers now, but members of Generation Z are doing so with their style....

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One-Third of Gen Z Have Side Gigs to Bolster Financial Security
One-Third of Gen Z Have Side Gigs to Bolster Financial Security
April 20, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Millennials were first the punchline of work productivity jokes; now, Gen Z has inherited the dubious honor. Data shows that this type of humor may...

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Savings Barely Covers Credit Card Debt for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
Savings Barely Covers Credit Card Debt for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
March 06, 2023  |  Credit Cards

PYMNTS research shows that many consumers’ savings are barely enough to cover their debts. That’s according to findings in the February 2023 edition of the...

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Inflation-Stressed Consumers Miss Credit Card Payments
Inflation-Stressed Consumers Miss Credit Card Payments
February 21, 2023  |  Connected Economy

If missed bill payments indicate consumers’ lacking economic security, we may be in for a bumpy ride.  Last week’s news about January’s consumer spending sharply up from the previous...

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Majority of Americans Unhappy With Annual Salary, Considering Switching Jobs
Majority of Americans Unhappy With Annual Salary, Considering Switching Jobs
January 02, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Nearly two-thirds of consumers say they’re working jobs that don’t meet their annual salary requirements. And 30% of those consumers say they plan to leave...

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Emergency Expenses Threaten Consumers as Savings Rates Decline
Emergency Expenses Threaten Consumers as Savings Rates Decline
December 15, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Meeting short-term and long-term goals is proving onerous as savings rates decline. But the short term might prove especially hazardous for those of us —...

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