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How Brazil Does Digital: Think Infrastructure With a Side of Instant Payments
July 03, 2024

Brazil might be known for samba, soccer and sugar. But you can now add digital transformation to that list. 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...

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Report: Teenagers in Wealthy Nations Lag in Financial Literacy
June 27, 2024

A new report says teens in more prosperous countries are lacking in financial literacy. 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...

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25% of High-Income Consumers Work Side Hustles
June 26, 2024

Amid news that the U.S. job market is cooling, first-time unemployment claims are up and 64% of Americans now live paycheck to paycheck, comes this finding: One-quarter of those Americans earning more than six figures a year work side hustles to generate extra income. Get...

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Consumers Engage Digitally With Restaurants 34% More Than Grocers
June 26, 2024

As consumers turn to digital platforms to meet their food needs, their eCommerce adoption of restaurants is greater than for grocery. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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New Report: How the World Does Digital: A Deep Dive Into Global Digital Engagement
June 26, 2024

How consumers engage in the digital world provides a better understanding of a country’s level of digital transformation. But which countries are leading the pack and which are lagging? Which activities do consumers perform digitally the most? PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest edition of “How the World...

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29% of Vacationers Say Better Finances Mean More Summer Travel
June 25, 2024

July Fourth is just around the corner and, if you haven’t already done so, there is still time to make last-minute travel plans. But be warned: about half of Americans who plan to travel already have their vacation itineraries mapped out.  Get the Full Story...

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Eleven-Country Report Shows Stark Contrasts in ‘How the World Does Digital’
June 25, 2024

It’s time to take stock of global digital engagement. The pandemic has finally faded into memory and the flurry of consequential payments innovation has given way to a new round of products, features and applications. In short: Consumers are settling into reliable patterns for their...

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Shoppers Are Way More Interested in Personalized Discounts Than Recommendations
June 24, 2024

As consumers seek more individualized shopping experiences, PYMNTS Intelligence research finds that there is far greater demand for targeted promotions than for personalized recommendations without financial incentives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Meet the 27 Million Americans Who Drive 8% of Consumer Spend but Struggle to Pay...
June 21, 2024

The big consumer news last Friday was that the University of Michigan’s June Consumer Sentiment Index hit a seven-month low. Many scratched their heads, particularly since the CPI print earlier in the week came in flat and the economy appears to be firing on all...