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Income Lags Behind Inflation as Cash-Strapped Consumers Chase Deals
Income Lags Behind Inflation as Cash-Strapped Consumers Chase Deals
October 12, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

The U.S. economy is facing growing concerns as wages fail to keep up with high inflation, with consumers finding it increasingly challenging to maintain their...

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Apple iPhone Remains Teens’ Preferred Mobile Device
Apple iPhone Remains Teens’ Preferred Mobile Device
October 10, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

The Apple iPhone is reportedly on track to remain the mobile device of choice of nearly nine in 10 teens.  Get the Full Story Complete...

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Why Consumers Don’t Care About Monthly CPI – and Why it Matters
Why Consumers Don’t Care About Monthly CPI – and Why it Matters
October 09, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

No one really knows the origin of the phrase “seeing is believing.” The Oxford Dictionary traces its English language roots to 1609. Others say that...

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Older Americans Help Drive Consumer Spending Power
Older Americans Help Drive Consumer Spending Power
October 08, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

America has the highest percentage of older people in at least a century. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Economists Expect Limited Macro Impact From Student Loan Payment Resumption
Economists Expect Limited Macro Impact From Student Loan Payment Resumption
October 02, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The resumption of student loan payments will be only “a drop in the bucket” for the broader household sector, according to three Wells Fargo economists. Get...

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Consumer Strength Challenged as Spending Drops
Consumer Strength Challenged as Spending Drops
October 01, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Times are tough for the American consumer, even without new student loan payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Nearly Half of Consumers Curtail Nonessential Spending to Tackle Holiday-Induced Financial Stress
Nearly Half of Consumers Curtail Nonessential Spending to Tackle Holiday-Induced Financial Stress
September 28, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also be a time of intense financial stress for many consumers, especially...

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Consumers Want Banks to Make Paying Bills Easier
Consumers Want Banks to Make Paying Bills Easier
September 18, 2023  |  Consumer Payments

The bill payment process can often be a source of frustration for consumers, with a significant share experiencing difficulties when attempting to pay their bills....

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Gen Z Scrimps on Food Quality Amid Restaurant Inflation
Gen Z Scrimps on Food Quality Amid Restaurant Inflation
August 24, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Across generations, consumers are loath to trade down to restaurants with lower-quality food, even as prices rise, but PYMNTS research finds that Gen Z is...

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