Income

Congress Advances Earned Wage Access Bill as Popularity Grows
Congress Advances Earned Wage Access Bill as Popularity Grows
April 18, 2024  |  Personal Finance

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Volatile Markets, Wealth Effect a Double-Edged Sword for Consumer Spending
Volatile Markets, Wealth Effect a Double-Edged Sword for Consumer Spending
April 12, 2024  |  Economy

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Wage Growth May Not Rescue Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
Wage Growth May Not Rescue Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

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Consumer Confidence Wanes for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
Consumer Confidence Wanes for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
March 27, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are eyeing higher inflation on the horizon, as the latest data from the government shows, and a key demographic of the paycheck-to-paycheck economy is...

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Consumers’ Near-Term Inflation Concerns Remain Steady
Consumers’ Near-Term Inflation Concerns Remain Steady
March 11, 2024  |  Economy

Consumers have a stable short-term inflation outlook but a cautious view for the medium to long term. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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As GDP Growth Decelerates, All Eyes Are on Consumer Spending
As GDP Growth Decelerates, All Eyes Are on Consumer Spending
February 28, 2024  |  Economy

The latest readings of gross domestic product (GDP) have been revised down — at least a bit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Bad Financial Management Habits Lead 30% of Affluent Consumers to Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Bad Financial Management Habits Lead 30% of Affluent Consumers to Live Paycheck to Paycheck
February 27, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

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Consumers Temper Their Spending Plans Despite Slowing Inflation
Consumers Temper Their Spending Plans Despite Slowing Inflation
January 08, 2024  |  Economy

Consumers expect the punishing pace of inflation to decline in the months and years ahead. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Gen X Has the Most Debt at 4X Their Disposable Incomes
Gen X Has the Most Debt at 4X Their Disposable Incomes
December 18, 2023  |  Debt

Consumers often feel pressured to maintain a standard of living, which can be difficult in uncertain economic times with higher prices and interest rates. Keeping...

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