paycheck-to-paycheck

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

Wages are increasing.  The unemployment rate’s lower.  The U.S. economy added more jobs in March than had been expected. And yet, it all may not...

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Nearly 6 in 10 US Consumers Live Paycheck to Paycheck 
Nearly 6 in 10 US Consumers Live Paycheck to Paycheck 
April 04, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

When asked to describe their financial situation recently, nearly one-third of Americans said they are meeting their expenses “with a little left over.” When asked to...

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Retailers Step Up In-Store Media in Bid for Advertiser Spend
Retailers Step Up In-Store Media in Bid for Advertiser Spend
April 02, 2024  |  Retail

As retailers feel shoppers’ belt-tightening behaviors hurt sales, many are turning to in-store retail media to increase their revenue and profit margins. Mega-retailer Walmart, for...

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Consumer Spending Outpaces Income Growth as Inflation Continues
Consumer Spending Outpaces Income Growth as Inflation Continues
March 29, 2024  |  Economy

Consumers keep spending, income growth is muted, and inflation is still here. Bit by bit, debt obligations are eating into disposable income growth. As to...

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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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Growing Rise in Side Hustles Points to Boon in Digital Payouts
Growing Rise in Side Hustles Points to Boon in Digital Payouts
March 25, 2024  |  Faster Payments

The rise of the gig economy may have significant, positive knock-on effects for faster disbursements and earned wage access options. In this environment, supplemental income...

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Duke University Program Highlights Growing Popularity of On-Demand Pay
Duke University Program Highlights Growing Popularity of On-Demand Pay
March 21, 2024  |  Payroll

Gone are the days when employees were content with waiting for the standard pay cycle to receive their hard-earned wages.  Today’s workforce, whether grappling with...

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Lower-Income Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers May Find Scant Relief From Rate Cuts 
Lower-Income Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers May Find Scant Relief From Rate Cuts 
March 20, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

The Fed’s kept rates steady.  The Fed still sees three cuts to interest rates on the table this year. And none of it may be...

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Is Social Media to Blame for Perceived Financial Angst?    
Is Social Media to Blame for Perceived Financial Angst?   
March 17, 2024  |  Personal Finance

Advocates of social media have their work cut out for them these days. From lawmakers insisting China is stealing state secrets via TikTok to educators...

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