Consumer Spending

What The Climbing Debt Defaults Really Mean For The Economy
What The Climbing Debt Defaults Really Mean For The Economy
February 20, 2018  |  Alternative Finances

By many measures, the economy looks strong. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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 Inflation: The Roughest Word For Markets
 Inflation: The Roughest Word For Markets
February 14, 2018  |  Economy

It’s not a four-letter word, but a nine-letter word and it has a bit of shock effect anyway — particularly for investments: inflation. Get the Full Story...

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2018 Started With Big Retail Sales Drop
2018 Started With Big Retail Sales Drop
February 14, 2018  |  Retail

Retail sales in the U.S. recorded their largest drop in almost a year, as households seem to be tightening their belts when it comes to...

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In The Age Of Big Data, Why Are We Still Flying Blind?
In The Age Of Big Data, Why Are We Still Flying Blind?
February 12, 2018  |  Data

In a world where we’re bombarded daily — even hourly — by data points on everything from stock prices and market cap to retail sales and...

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To Blunt Fraud, Chase The Consumer, Not The Fraudster
To Blunt Fraud, Chase The Consumer, Not The Fraudster
February 07, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Here’s a novel concept in the eternal battle against payments fraud: Chase the customer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Myxx Creates Recipe For Healthy Dinners Through Shoppable Grocery Lists
Myxx Creates Recipe For Healthy Dinners Through Shoppable Grocery Lists
February 05, 2018  |  Retail

Consumers want to provide healthy dinners for their families, but it can be difficult to find the time to plan home-cooked meals. Monica Wood, for...

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Cryptos Provide A Potential Boost To Mastercard
Cryptos Provide A Potential Boost To Mastercard
February 01, 2018  |  Payment Methods

Credit cards and cryptos might be a match well made. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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U.S. Consumers Spending More, Saving Less
U.S. Consumers Spending More, Saving Less
January 30, 2018  |  Consumer Finance

The wealth effect is in full force, it seems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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