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Inflation Inflicts Damage as Even High Earners Find it Tough to Make Ends Meet

Inflation Inflicts Damage as Even High Earners Find it Tough to Make Ends Meet
Inflation Inflicts Damage as Even High Earners Find it Tough to Make Ends Meet
March 17, 2022  |  Economy

Buckle up for a wild show as COVID exits stage left while a new villain — inflation — swoops in from all sides, weakening the...

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Why ‘Paycheck to Paycheck’ Doesn’t Always Mean ‘Broke’
Why ‘Paycheck to Paycheck’ Doesn’t Always Mean ‘Broke’
March 14, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

When you read the term “paycheck to paycheck,” it can be easy to picture someone white-knuckling it between the first and third Fridays of each...

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Discount Stores Gaining More Ground in Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
Discount Stores Gaining More Ground in Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
March 14, 2022  |  Retail

It’s belt-tightening time, pretty much for everyone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Report: Banks Can Use Customer Trust Advantage to Take Leading Role in BNPL Market
Report: Banks Can Use Customer Trust Advantage to Take Leading Role in BNPL Market
March 14, 2022  |  BNPL

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Perennial Rivals Face Perpetual Change
AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Perennial Rivals Face Perpetual Change
March 11, 2022  |  Retail

For 10 years, Amazon has been steadily chipping away at Walmart’s lead in the battle to control the biggest slice of the American retail pie....

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‘Big Ticket’ Retailers That Offer Lease-to-Own Financing Well Positioned to Help Stretched Consumers
‘Big Ticket’ Retailers That Offer Lease-to-Own Financing Well Positioned to Help Stretched Consumers
March 11, 2022  |  Retail

As inflation puts more pressure on already strained pocketbooks and with millions of households now living paycheck to paycheck — including many making over $100,000...

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34% of Consumers Use Their Smartphones to Help Them Shop in Physical Stores
34% of Consumers Use Their Smartphones to Help Them Shop in Physical Stores
March 10, 2022  |  Retail

A growing percentage of consumers are using their smartphones while shopping in physical stores, and PYMNTS research has found that this is just one example...

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Latest Inflation Data: Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Will Have to Make Tough Choices
Latest Inflation Data: Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Will Have to Make Tough Choices
March 10, 2022  |  Economy

We’ve been here before. But not for 40 years, and back then it wasn’t pleasant, nor is it a lark right now. Get the Full...

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Nearly Half of Consumers Earning $100,000 a Year Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Nearly Half of Consumers Earning $100,000 a Year Live Paycheck to Paycheck
March 09, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Nearly half of consumers earning more than $100,000 in annual income currently live paycheck to paycheck, according to New Reality Check: The Paycheck-To-Paycheck Report, a...

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