Cost of Living

Gen Z Digital Wallet Use Climbs 21% as Budgets Tighten

Gen Z Digital Wallet Use Climbs 21% as Budgets Tighten
Gen Z Digital Wallet Use Climbs 21% as Budgets Tighten
March 30, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Financial stress is doing more than pushing consumers to hunt for lower prices. It is also changing how they organize purchases, where they shop and...

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Retailers Say Protracted Iran War Will Drive Up Prices
Retailers Say Protracted Iran War Will Drive Up Prices
March 26, 2026  |  Retail

Retailers are cautioning that a lengthy war in Iran could mean higher prices in stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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DoorDash Pays Delivery Drivers Extra to Beat High Gas Prices
DoorDash Pays Delivery Drivers Extra to Beat High Gas Prices
March 23, 2026  |  Gig Economy

DoorDash has launched a program to provide independent contractors who participate in its on-demand delivery service with assistance dealing with the rising price of gas. Get...

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Companies Ramp Up Prices Following Holiday Break
Companies Ramp Up Prices Following Holiday Break
February 16, 2026  |  Economy

Consumers enjoyed a break from price increases during the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Tariff Renewal Raises Real Question of Who Can Bear the Cost
Tariff Renewal Raises Real Question of Who Can Bear the Cost
January 19, 2026  |  Economy

The specter of a global trade war once again raised its head over the weekend. The immediate takeaway of the tariff news was familiar: uncertainty...

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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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