Consumer Insights

Consumer Insights
Bringing It All Back Home, 1980s-Style
April 08, 2017

Trump. Trade wars and real wars, green screens and blue Smurfs. The more things change the more they stay the same, as the 1980s seem to beckon 30 years on, with only a bit of irony.

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Consumer Confidence Surges As Americans Are Hopeful For Tax Reform, Stimulus
March 30, 2017

A new report by The Conference Board, an economic research firm, has found that consumer sentiment surged this month to its highest level since December 2000, as the average American looks forward to the possibility of tax reform and stimulus, according to CNN Money. Get...

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Convenience Valued More Than Safety? Millennials Say Yes!
March 16, 2017

The concept of valuing convenience over safety might be something more prominent in today’s society than ever before. 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...

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Fiserv Survey Finds Many Are Not Happy With Their Financial Health
March 01, 2017

Fiserv, Inc., a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, released the results of its quarterly consumer trends survey, which found that people are using a combination of digital and traditional channels to manage their finances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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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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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...

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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...