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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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33% of US Consumers Use Credit Card Installments
33% of US Consumers Use Credit Card Installments
July 29, 2026  |  Credit Cards

Buy now, pay later was supposed to take business away from credit cards. Instead, credit cards appear to be taking a page from BNPL. Get...

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Banks Turn $5.3 Million Wires Into Strategic Assets
Banks Turn $5.3 Million Wires Into Strategic Assets
July 28, 2026  |  Banking

Wire payments are starting to look less like back-office plumbing and more like a competitive tool for banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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$349 Billion Could Move Through a Much Smarter Checkout
$349 Billion Could Move Through a Much Smarter Checkout
July 28, 2026  |  Retail

A good offer can lose its value when the shopper never sees it. That problem gets expensive fast when the missed moment happens at checkout....

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Fraud and Disputes Rank as a Top Cost for 42% of Issuers
Fraud and Disputes Rank as a Top Cost for 42% of Issuers
July 28, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Card issuers must distinguish a fraudulent transaction from a legitimate one in milliseconds. Now there’s a new complication: What happens when the legitimate customer is...

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63% of Gen Z Hits Snags When Getting Government Disbursements
63% of Gen Z Hits Snags When Getting Government Disbursements
July 27, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

A collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa Direct, “Moving Money at the Speed of Life: Same Payout, Different Experience With Government Disbursements,” examines how U.S....

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17% of Labor Economy Workers Miss Shifts Because of Higher Gas Prices
17% of Labor Economy Workers Miss Shifts Because of Higher Gas Prices
July 27, 2026  |  Transportation

The cost of getting to work is starting to determine who gets to work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Smartphones Turn Every Store Aisle Into a Marketplace
Smartphones Turn Every Store Aisle Into a Marketplace
July 24, 2026  |  Mobile Commerce

Mobile commerce is no longer just about buying on a phone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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