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Consumer Insights
Consumers Increasingly Expect Growth in Public Assistance Programs
May 28, 2024

Consumers are more likely to expect an expansion of public assistance programs than they were a year ago. 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...

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Spending Management Is Top of Mind for ‘Zillennial’ Shoppers
May 28, 2024

For zillennials — the bridge generation between millennials and Generation Z, born between 1991 and 1999 — budgeting is a key priority when making decisions about where and how to shop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Consumer Confidence Climbs Despite Grocery Costs Pressuring Americans
May 28, 2024

Consumer confidence crept up in May, as grocery and job worries continue to weigh on Americans. 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...

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Fed Study: Two-Thirds of Adults Say Inflation Made Financial Situation ‘Worse’
May 23, 2024

Inflation continues to impact the financial lives of U.S. consumers — with a new Federal Reserve study showing that higher prices have made financial situations “worse” for roughly two-thirds of households. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Gen X Shoppers Cut Back on Groceries the Most Amid Inflation
May 21, 2024

As consumers rethink their spending on groceries amid inflation, PYMNTS Intelligence research reveals, Gen X shoppers are quicker to make changes to everything from what products they buy to where they are buying them.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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30% of US Consumers Count on Side Hustles to Pay the Bills
May 21, 2024

Although inflation is down to 3.3% from its July 2022 peak of 9.1%, many consumers in the United States are still working some kind of side hustle to make ends meet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Why Zillennials Will Rule the Digital Economy
May 21, 2024

The Census Bureau collects demographic data on the birthrates of those living in the United States and groups them into age-related cohorts based on the year in which they were born. This is done every ten years based on a household survey. Get the Full...

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Fed Says Consumers See Higher-for-Longer Inflation
May 13, 2024

Consumers are girding for inflation to settle in over the long haul. 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...

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Fast-Casual Dining Slows Amid Consumer Pressure
May 12, 2024

Consumer caution at restaurants is reportedly dampening business at fast-casual eateries. 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...