Living paycheck to paycheck continues to be the predominant financial lifestyle in the United States, even as inflation has slowed. As of August 2023, 60% of consumers live paycheck to paycheck, with 19% struggling to pay monthly bills. Those living paycheck to paycheck include as...
Credit card companies are seeing losses rise at the fastest rate since the Great Recession. 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,...
The latest economic data is in, and the Consumer Price Index shows that inflation has picked up to its fastest pace in several months. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
American Express says its credit card delinquency rates remain below pre-pandemic levels. 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...
Living paycheck to paycheck is a harsh reality for millions of individuals in the U.S., and nonessential spending plays a key role in adding to the financial burden on these cash-strapped consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
In light of today’s challenging macro environment, Americans’ savings accounts may need some saving themselves. 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,...
The United States is grappling with record-high consumer credit card debt of over $1 trillion, raising concerns about credit insecurity for both consumers and providers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Current economic and financial conditions force consumers to tap overdrafts across income levels and credit personas. One in 5 consumers experienced overdrafts or declined transactions in the last year due to insufficient funds in their bank account. Nearly half of credit marginalized consumers experienced these...
Earnings statistics suggest that consumers are not quite feeling comfortable about freely spending again — at least for retailers of nonessential goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
