Despite a general decrease in payment issues, financially struggling consumers continue to face these disruptions at alarmingly high rates, especially when making essential purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Credit products are changing, with personal loans, embedded finance, and buy now, pay later (BNPL) gaining traction. 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...
This year’s concert season will feature several high-profile acts and increasingly high prices. 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....
The latest data on fourth quarter gross domestic product indicates a general “headline number” slowdown. 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 state and stability of one’s job — and by extension, earnings prospects — lies at the heart of consumers’ confidence over their own financial condition, both in the present and in the future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Consumer sentiment edged down 4% in January, marking the first decline in six months, according to the final results for the University of Michigan’s January Surveys of Consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Among the messages conveyed so far in the continuing cavalcade of earnings reports — especially from banks — is that consumer spending is buoyant, a trend in evidence from the last few months of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Rising inflation and stagnant incomes are forcing many Americans to reconsider their financial stability, prompting a surge in demand for personal finance advice. Economic headwinds are leaving people worried about their financial future, leading more individuals to seek planning support. Get the Full Story Complete...
Consumers expect to see higher inflation in the year ahead and in the long run, according to preliminary results for the University of Michigan’s January Surveys of Consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...