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90% of Millennials Feel Pressure at the Grocery Store

90% of Millennials Feel Pressure at the Grocery Store
90% of Millennials Feel Pressure at the Grocery Store
April 16, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Millennials are learning to manage a pileup of costs all at once, and PYMNTS Intelligence data suggests that balancing act is becoming harder even during...

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Less Than Half of Consumers Say They Could Handle a $1,000 Surprise Expense
Less Than Half of Consumers Say They Could Handle a $1,000 Surprise Expense
April 15, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

A flat tire, a broken appliance or an urgent dental bill may look like a routine household problem. But for a growing share of Americans,...

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Nearly 4 in 10 Financially Stressed Shoppers Choose Walmart Over Amazon
Nearly 4 in 10 Financially Stressed Shoppers Choose Walmart Over Amazon
April 14, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

At the checkout counter, the biggest shift may not be how much consumers buy, but where they choose to buy it and which payment tools...

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72% of Gen Z Feels Financial Strain and Credit Unions See an Opening
72% of Gen Z Feels Financial Strain and Credit Unions See an Opening
April 01, 2026  |  Credit Unions

A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report suggests that the biggest opening for credit unions with Gen Z may not be basic digital access, but the chance...

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74% of Embedded Finance Platforms Report Less Fraud
74% of Embedded Finance Platforms Report Less Fraud
March 27, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

A finding from a new PYMNTS security report suggests that the technology expanding fraud risk in business payments may also hold its most promising solution....

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85% of Merchants Say Fraud Tools Must Reduce Checkout Friction
85% of Merchants Say Fraud Tools Must Reduce Checkout Friction
March 24, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Merchants fighting fraud increasingly face a strategic challenge that extends beyond blocking criminals. The real task is protecting revenue while keeping checkout smooth for legitimate...

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98% of US Product Leaders Expect Gen AI to Improve Workflows
98% of US Product Leaders Expect Gen AI to Improve Workflows
March 04, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Generative AI is cementing its status as a near-term operating upgrade for U.S. product chiefs, with rising confidence that it can speed work while also...

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59% of Product Leaders Say Tariffs Are Rewriting Innovation Roadmap
59% of Product Leaders Say Tariffs Are Rewriting Innovation Roadmap
March 03, 2026  |  Business

What’s next for tariffs is, in a word, uncertain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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52% of Small Businesses Don’t Revolve Their Credit Card Balances
52% of Small Businesses Don’t Revolve Their Credit Card Balances
March 02, 2026  |  SMBs

Small businesses are treating credit cards less like a backup and more like a flexible operating tool, and the way they use them is starting...

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