Cost of Living

Will Weak Consumer Sentiment Hurt Spending Despite Lower Inflation Expectations?

Will Weak Consumer Sentiment Hurt Spending Despite Lower Inflation Expectations?
Will Weak Consumer Sentiment Hurt Spending Despite Lower Inflation Expectations?
September 15, 2023  |  Economy

Consumers, looking ahead, think inflation’s growth rate will moderate. But their outlook about the economy right now, and where it’s headed, is muted. To that...

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37% of Consumers Say Cost a Factor in Buying Ready-to-Eat Meals Over Takeout
37% of Consumers Say Cost a Factor in Buying Ready-to-Eat Meals Over Takeout
September 07, 2023  |  ResTech

With the advent of remote work, limited time and the increasing demand for convenience, ready-to-eat meals have experienced a surge in popularity among consumers.  Cost,...

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High-Income Urban Consumers 25% More Likely to Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck Than Suburban Counterparts
High-Income Urban Consumers 25% More Likely to Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck Than Suburban Counterparts
August 24, 2023  |  Personal Finance

The ongoing cost-of-living crisis continues to affect consumers across the United States, and having higher incomes does not necessarily shield one from feeling the financial...

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7 in 10 Urban Consumers Live Paycheck to Paycheck
7 in 10 Urban Consumers Live Paycheck to Paycheck
May 24, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Life continues to be more expensive for everyone. Data shows that United States consumers in urban centers, in particular, are feeling the financial crunch. PYMNTS’...

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Millennials With Debt and Dependents Most Likely to Feel the Financial Crunch
Millennials With Debt and Dependents Most Likely to Feel the Financial Crunch
April 28, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

PYMNTS’ research finds that 60% of United States consumers live paycheck to paycheck as of March 2023. Our data also reveals significant generational differences in...

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High Cost of Living Breeds Selective Belt-Tightening
High Cost of Living Breeds Selective Belt-Tightening
December 17, 2022  |  Economy

Everywhere you turn these days, impacts from the high cost of living seem to bombard your senses. Whether it’s small businesses, single moms, CFOs or...

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UK Cost-of-Living Crisis Behind Overdraft Usage Surge
UK Cost-of-Living Crisis Behind Overdraft Usage Surge
December 01, 2022  |  Economy

Overdraft usage in the U.K. has increased by 7.1% since August 2021. This surge, according to a study of 20,000 ClearScore users who opted to...

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Slumping Cedi, Runaway Inflation Worsen Cost-of-Living Crisis for Ghana’s Consumers, SMEs
Slumping Cedi, Runaway Inflation Worsen Cost-of-Living Crisis for Ghana’s Consumers, SMEs
October 31, 2022  |  Economy

The struggle against price inflation has been felt worldwide, but in Ghana, the problem has been made worse by an ongoing devaluation of the local...

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