Younger Americans are increasingly residing with their parents to offset the high cost of living. 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 still have a strong appetite to spend, but many have lost the room in their budgets to act on it. New PYMNTS Intelligence research suggests that while financial pressures continue to shape household decisions, the desire to make purchases remains intact. That distinction offers...
Rising costs are pushing younger consumers to work harder at money management, even as fewer Americans say their coping strategies are actually helping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
The shift isn’t worth the drive, and workers are doing the math. “When the Drive Isn’t Worth the Pay: How Fuel Costs Reshape Who Can Afford to Work,” the June edition of the Wage to Wallet Index™, shows how rising fuel costs are changing the...
For many hourly workers, the most useful financial tool may not be a bigger paycheck, but a clearer view of when that paycheck will arrive and how large it will be. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
A collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa Acceptance Solutions, the “2026 Global Digital Shopping Index: Merchant Edition” examines how merchants are adapting to a retail environment where shopping is spreading across apps, websites, physical stores and, increasingly, AI-powered agents. The report is based on a March 2026...
Consumer sentiment has ticked up as gas prices eased, according to preliminary results for June from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Consumers are not standing still as higher living costs squeeze household budgets. 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...
Americans are facing growing affordability pressures, and companies are having mixed results in passing on higher costs, the Federal Reserve said in its May Beige Book released Wednesday (June 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
