Consumer Insights

Consumer Insights
Bringing It All Back Home, 1980s-Style
April 08, 2017

Trump. Trade wars and real wars, green screens and blue Smurfs. The more things change the more they stay the same, as the 1980s seem to beckon 30 years on, with only a bit of irony.

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Consumer Confidence Surges As Americans Are Hopeful For Tax Reform, Stimulus
March 30, 2017

A new report by The Conference Board, an economic research firm, has found that consumer sentiment surged this month to its highest level since December 2000, as the average American looks forward to the possibility of tax reform and stimulus, according to CNN Money. Get...

Boomers vs. Millennials
Baby Boomers Vs. Millennials: Who Budgets Better When It Comes to Saving?
March 21, 2017

Money makes the world go around. There’s no disputing that fact — between saving for retirement to building up capital for a new home or a college education, there’s no shortage of life decisions that revolve around money. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Convenience Valued More Than Safety? Millennials Say Yes!
March 16, 2017

The concept of valuing convenience over safety might be something more prominent in today’s society than ever before. 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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Baby Boomers Vs. Millennials: Home Renovations Edition
March 07, 2017

When it comes to home repairs, there are myriad factors contributing to the reasons for them. While some homeowners want to knock out a wall to enlarge a space, others seek to add on extra rooms or remodel their kitchen area. Get the Full Story...

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Fiserv Survey Finds Many Are Not Happy With Their Financial Health
March 01, 2017

Fiserv, Inc., a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, released the results of its quarterly consumer trends survey, which found that people are using a combination of digital and traditional channels to manage their finances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Millennials Expect Personalization, AI Out Of Their Future Phones
February 24, 2017

On Thursday (Feb. 23), CSG Systems International, a digital services company, announced the results of a survey of millennials, which found they have clear priorities for their mobile services in the near future. They want personalization, artificial intelligence (AI), and as high-quality and intuitive experiences when...

Boomers vs. Millennials
Baby Boomers Vs. Millennials: Opposite Sides Of The Financial Spectrum
February 21, 2017

There’s no doubt that baby boomers and millennials have different preferences when it comes to lifestyle choices. But what was once possible 30 or 40 years ago during baby boomers’ younger days isn’t quite the same for millennials today. Times have changed, and it’s not...

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Study Shows Financial Assistance Needed Post-Graduation
February 13, 2017

For years, large cities like New York, Boston and Los Angeles have attracted people from all age ranges to come work and live. Shows like “Friends” and “Sex and the City” make these places out to be welcoming and fun, and maybe the most appealing...