Cost of Living

Gen Z Credit Scores Plunge as Cost of Living Rises
Gen Z Credit Scores Plunge as Cost of Living Rises
October 19, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

For members of Generation Z, it’s becoming harder and harder to maintain good credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumer Sentiment Plummets for Lower-Income Households
Consumer Sentiment Plummets for Lower-Income Households
September 12, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has taken another sharp downturn, as September’s preliminary data from the University of Michigan signals mounting anxieties over tariffs, inflation...

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Economy Loses Momentum as Inflation Direction Remains Uncertain
Economy Loses Momentum as Inflation Direction Remains Uncertain
June 26, 2025  |  Economy

Consumer spending — the engine that drives the U.S. economy — is flagging, helping to reverse what seemed like relentless growth in gross domestic product...

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US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
June 19, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Traditional 9-to-5 employment, and the bi-weekly paycheck, is no longer sufficient for a significant portion of the U.S. population, leading many to pursue alternative income...

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Analysis: Retail Sales Fall as Shoppers Retreat From Big Purchases After Tariff Rush
Analysis: Retail Sales Fall as Shoppers Retreat From Big Purchases After Tariff Rush
June 17, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The tariff-induced spending splurge may have come to an end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Food, Shelter Costs Rise Despite Overall Inflation Cool Down
Food, Shelter Costs Rise Despite Overall Inflation Cool Down
June 11, 2025  |  Economy

The latest reading on inflation shows an overall easing in the pace of price increases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Citigroup Increases Loan Loss Provisions Due to ‘Macro Environment’
Citigroup Increases Loan Loss Provisions Due to ‘Macro Environment’
June 10, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Citigroup is reportedly preparing for a possible decline in consumer financial health by putting aside more provisions for potential losses on loans. Get the Full Story...

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Consumers Eye Slowing Inflation, but Relief May Be Temporary
Consumers Eye Slowing Inflation, but Relief May Be Temporary
June 09, 2025  |  Economy

The news that consumers expect to see a slowdown in inflation is, arguably, optimistic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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New York Fed: Consumers Expect Inflation to Slow
New York Fed: Consumers Expect Inflation to Slow
June 09, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers’ expectations about the direction of inflation broadly improved in May. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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