paycheck to paycheck

Is Student Loan Debt a Ladder Up or a Weight Down?
Is Student Loan Debt a Ladder Up or a Weight Down?
August 15, 2025  |  Loans

It was Aristotle who said: “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” It could be a headline for the latest paycheck-to-paycheck...

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New Data Shows Women Decide When and How to Cut Back
New Data Shows Women Decide When and How to Cut Back
August 06, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

When it comes to escaping the paycheck-to-paycheck grind, men are more likely than women to think they can simply tighten their belts. Get the Full...

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Budget Tools Have a New Fan Club: Gen Z
Budget Tools Have a New Fan Club: Gen Z
July 11, 2025  |  financial apps

The financial landscape for American consumers is a challenging one, with a record 68.4% living paycheck to paycheck as of May, and nearly a quarter...

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Daily Budget App Adoption Stalls at 14%
Daily Budget App Adoption Stalls at 14%
July 09, 2025  |  financial apps

Amid persistent financial anxieties affecting most Americans, a new report highlights that advanced budgeting tools offer an antidote to widespread financial stress, yet remain underused....

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Discounts Lure High-Income Customers to Dollar Stores
Discounts Lure High-Income Customers to Dollar Stores
July 02, 2025  |  Retail

Higher income consumers in the United States are crowding the aisles at dollar stores, moved to seek discounts in the paycheck-to-paycheck economy. Get the Full...

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US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
June 19, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Traditional 9-to-5 employment, and the bi-weekly paycheck, is no longer sufficient for a significant portion of the U.S. population, leading many to pursue alternative income...

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Financial Anxiety Spurs Demand for Consumer Budgeting Apps
Financial Anxiety Spurs Demand for Consumer Budgeting Apps
June 17, 2025  |  Personal Finance

Most Americans know the pain of having their earnings hit their bank account each month, only to fly immediately out the door for a mortgage...

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Only 40% of US Consumers Plan Their Next Financial Move
Only 40% of US Consumers Plan Their Next Financial Move
June 16, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

A fundamental shift in consumer financial behavior is redefining the landscape for banking institutions, revealing that even high income doesn’t guarantee proactive money management when...

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Citigroup Increases Loan Loss Provisions Due to ‘Macro Environment’
Citigroup Increases Loan Loss Provisions Due to ‘Macro Environment’
June 10, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Citigroup is reportedly preparing for a possible decline in consumer financial health by putting aside more provisions for potential losses on loans. Get the Full Story...

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