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Age and Income Miss the Real Divide in Financial Health

Age and Income Miss the Real Divide in Financial Health
Age and Income Miss the Real Divide in Financial Health
July 29, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Two consumers can share a generation, an income bracket and many of the same expenses while occupying markedly different financial positions. Get the Full Story...

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Every Dollar Gets a Job as Financial Pressure Builds
Every Dollar Gets a Job as Financial Pressure Builds
July 21, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers under the greatest financial pressure are not simply spending less. They are becoming more selective about where every dollar goes. Get the Full Story...

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53% of Financially Strained Consumers Cut Nonessential Spending 
53% of Financially Strained Consumers Cut Nonessential Spending 
July 14, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are still spending, but many are doing it with less room for error. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Two in Three Consumers Need More Than a Job to Feel Secure
Two in Three Consumers Need More Than a Job to Feel Secure
July 02, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

A steady job still gives many consumers confidence, but the latest data shows that confidence alone is no longer enough to keep financial resilience intact....

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WorkWhile Adds AI Tool to Eliminate Payday Loans
WorkWhile Adds AI Tool to Eliminate Payday Loans
June 08, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

WorkWhile has added an earning management solution designed for hourly workers to its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered labor platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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The Cautious Consumer May Be Retail’s Most Valuable Customer
The Cautious Consumer May Be Retail’s Most Valuable Customer
June 01, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

For merchants, the most important consumer in 2026 may be the shopper who still says yes, but rarely says yes quickly. Get the Full Story...

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New Branch CFO Say IPO Is a Discipline Not a Destination
New Branch CFO Say IPO Is a Discipline Not a Destination
March 02, 2026  |  Payroll

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Households Navigate Higher Costs With Smarter Spending
Households Navigate Higher Costs With Smarter Spending
February 12, 2026  |  Economy

The consumer in the United States is no longer one market. It’s two. And corporate earnings calls are increasingly where the split shows up first....

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