Consumer Spending

Nearly Half of Consumers Say Student Loan Repayments Will Hurt Their Ability to Save

Nearly Half of Consumers Say Student Loan Repayments Will Hurt Their Ability to Save
Nearly Half of Consumers Say Student Loan Repayments Will Hurt Their Ability to Save
September 15, 2023  |  Loans

The freeze on federal student loan payments since March 2020 has allowed millions of individuals to allocate their money toward other needs. Get the Full...

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As Real Incomes Fall, Student Loans and Everyday Spend Pressure Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
As Real Incomes Fall, Student Loans and Everyday Spend Pressure Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
September 14, 2023  |  Economy

Real incomes are falling, and for the paycheck-to-paycheck economy, the struggle to meet monthly obligations will continue to be a challenge at best — and...

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Consumers Tap AI for Food Delivery Recommendations
Consumers Tap AI for Food Delivery Recommendations
September 14, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a larger part of consumers’ day-to-day lives, many are leveraging the technology to figure out what food they are in...

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Walmart Predicts Shift Away From Grocery as Food Inflation Slows
Walmart Predicts Shift Away From Grocery as Food Inflation Slows
September 14, 2023  |  Walmart

As food-at-home inflation eases, Walmart, the world’s largest grocer, predicts that consumer spending is going to shift away from the category toward general merchandise. Get...

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Online Sales Plateau as Consumer Spending Focuses on Gas and Groceries
Online Sales Plateau as Consumer Spending Focuses on Gas and Groceries
September 14, 2023  |  Economy

Consumers are in the aisles, spending on groceries, the clothes on their backs — and at brick-and-mortar locales, pivoting a bit from online channels. Get...

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Nearly 30% of High Earners Cite Nonessential Spending as Reason for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Lifestyle
Nearly 30% of High Earners Cite Nonessential Spending as Reason for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Lifestyle
September 14, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Living paycheck to paycheck is a harsh reality for millions of individuals in the U.S., and nonessential spending plays a key role in adding to...

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Cracker Barrel Sees Consumer Belt-Tightening Impede Summer Dining Bump
Cracker Barrel Sees Consumer Belt-Tightening Impede Summer Dining Bump
September 13, 2023  |  Earnings

Typically, restaurants see sales rise during the summer, but as consumers’ financial challenges persist, Cracker Barrel is seeing its customers continue to pull back. Get...

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Inflation’s Resurgence Threatens ‘Nonessential’ Spending at Grocers, Retailers
Inflation’s Resurgence Threatens ‘Nonessential’ Spending at Grocers, Retailers
September 13, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation has notched a milestone this summer, reaching its highest level for the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Overdrafts Add to Consumers’ Financial Burden as Personal Bankruptcies Rise
Overdrafts Add to Consumers’ Financial Burden as Personal Bankruptcies Rise
September 12, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The United States is grappling with record-high consumer credit card debt of over $1 trillion, raising concerns about credit insecurity for both consumers and providers....

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