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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...

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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...

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Gen Xers Heaviest Social Media Users
January 30, 2017

The numbers have it. Move over, millennials, because Gen Xers are the real social media addicts in town. 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...

Consumer Confidence Strong But Spending Less So
January 16, 2017

If consumers are sanguine about the U.S. economy at large, is there a disconnect at the spending 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...

Millennials Vs. Baby Boomers: Wedding Registries, More Experiences, Less Flatware
January 06, 2017

Ask any engaged couple, and they’ll tell you that “putting a ring on it” is sometimes about the headaches causing a ringing between the ears. They’ll spout off a list of to-dos from the wedding planning, to the showers, to the honeymoon and — let’s not forget —...

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US Consumer Spending On Tech Less Healthy Than Some Hope?
January 05, 2017

Holiday spending may have been up headed into the end of the year, but a rising tide may not lift all boats, especially in the tech sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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US Consumer Confidence Hits 15-Year High
December 28, 2016

The Conference Board announced Tuesday (Dec. 27) that the Consumer Confidence Index, which increased by a lot in November, posted another gain in the month of December. It marked the highest level in consumer confidence since 2001. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Shrinking Middle Class Among Top 2016 Findings
December 27, 2016

‘Tis the season to reflect on the year that’s about to end, and that’s exactly what Pew Research Center did with its list of 16 “striking findings from 2016,” which looked at everything from the status of the middle class in America to the growth...