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1 in 5 Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Use Credit to Cope With Unexpected Financial Difficulties

1 in 5 Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Use Credit to Cope With Unexpected Financial Difficulties
1 in 5 Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Use Credit to Cope With Unexpected Financial Difficulties
October 19, 2023  |  Personal Finance

Living paycheck to paycheck is a financial reality for many Americans, a trend that PYMNTS has tracked for some time. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Walmart Deviates From Holiday Hiring Spree Amid Economic Uncertainty
Walmart Deviates From Holiday Hiring Spree Amid Economic Uncertainty
October 16, 2023  |  Walmart

As the holiday shopping season approaches, Walmart has announced that it is will not hire additional staff to serve customers during this peak period. Get...

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Consumer Sentiment Study Sees Jump in Inflation One Year Out
Consumer Sentiment Study Sees Jump in Inflation One Year Out
October 13, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers don’t think the pressures on the household budgets are going to abate anytime soon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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No Relief in Sight for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Amid Inflation
No Relief in Sight for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Amid Inflation
October 12, 2023  |  Economy

The latest inflation readings are in. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Subprime Consumers Are ‘Credit Marginalized’ as Spending Lifelines Dry Up
Subprime Consumers Are ‘Credit Marginalized’ as Spending Lifelines Dry Up
October 11, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Through the next few months, the purses and wallets will open in anticipation of holiday spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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LendingClub: Consumers Need a Plan to Avoid the Holiday Revolving Debt Cycle
LendingClub: Consumers Need a Plan to Avoid the Holiday Revolving Debt Cycle
October 11, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The holidays are firmly in sight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Nearly 3 in 4 Shoppers Rely on Installment Plans to Control Holiday Spending
Nearly 3 in 4 Shoppers Rely on Installment Plans to Control Holiday Spending
October 10, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Accounting for nearly 20% of annual retail sales, the holiday season, which spans November and December, is a critical period for both merchants and consumers. ...

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Ex-Walmart CEO: Economic Headwinds Making Consumers ‘Wary’
Ex-Walmart CEO: Economic Headwinds Making Consumers ‘Wary’
October 10, 2023  |  Economy

Walmart’s former U.S. CEO says consumers are facing pressures they haven’t felt in years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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