Consumer Payments

14% of Consumers Prioritize the Bills Easiest to Pay
Consumer Payments
14% of Consumers Prioritize the Bills Easiest to Pay
July 24, 2023

The ease of bill pay can help decide what gets paid and what doesn’t when consumers are under the kind of financial pressures they’ve been experiencing since early last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Most Consumers Want One Place to Pay Their Bills, Billers Beg to Differ
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Most Consumers Want One Place to Pay Their Bills, Billers Beg to Differ
July 11, 2023

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Consumers’ Wallets Get Break With Lower Egg Prices
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Consumers’ Wallets Get Break With Lower Egg Prices
June 13, 2023

Eggs have been a major driver of grocery inflation’s persistence, with average prices in recent months rising more than 21% year over year, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

FTC Returned $392 Million to Consumers After Law Enforcement Actions
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FTC Returned $392 Million to Consumers After Law Enforcement Actions
June 06, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) returned $392 million to consumers in 2022 after recovering the money in law enforcement actions. 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...

Twitter to Let Media Outlets Charge Users to Read Articles
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Twitter to Let Media Outlets Charge Users to Read Articles
April 30, 2023

Twitter will let media outlets charge users on a per-article basis, CEO Elon Musk said. 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,...

Consumers Spring for Big-Ticket Items When Nice-to-Haves Become Need-to-Haves
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Consumers Spring for Big-Ticket Items When Nice-to-Haves Become Need-to-Haves
April 20, 2023

The sales of expensive everyday items are experiencing somewhat of a reprieve from the consumer slump other retail sectors are facing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

38% of Consumers Used Debit for Their Last In-Store Purchase; Just 23% Did So Online
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38% of Consumers Used Debit for Their Last In-Store Purchase; Just 23% Did So Online
April 06, 2023

Payment card preferences continue to align with earnings, determining which kind of plastic millions of consumers reach for when making retail purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

White House Enlists States in Anti-Junk Fee Crusade
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White House Enlists States in Anti-Junk Fee Crusade
March 08, 2023

The President Joe Biden administration is taking its campaign against junk fees to the state level. 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...

Property Management Firms’ Reliance on Checks Means More Late Rent Payments
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Property Management Firms’ Reliance on Checks Means More Late Rent Payments
February 23, 2023

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” may not be best business strategy, especially when it comes to something as vital for future growth as payments in the property management space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...