Seniors

Seniors’ Possible Purchasing Power Erosion May Lead to Less Splurging in 2024
Seniors’ Possible Purchasing Power Erosion May Lead to Less Splurging in 2024
January 09, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Older consumers were able to maintain their purchasing power last year, mainly helped by an 8.7% jump in Social Security benefits that exceeded inflation. Get...

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Boomers Embrace Digital to Catch Up With Kids and Grandkids
Boomers Embrace Digital to Catch Up With Kids and Grandkids
December 21, 2023  |  Connected Economy

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Financial Platform Charlie Debuts Fraud Protection Tools for Older Americans
Financial Platform Charlie Debuts Fraud Protection Tools for Older Americans
November 08, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Senior-focused financial platform Charlie has introduced a suite of fraud protection tools for older Americans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Digital Pharmacies Popular as Boomers Embrace Access to Prescription Medications On the Go
Digital Pharmacies Popular as Boomers Embrace Access to Prescription Medications On the Go
October 17, 2023  |  Healthcare

Gone are the days when obtaining prescription medications meant navigating long queues at brick-and-mortar drugstores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Some Consumers Might Need Rewards and Discounts to Try Biometric Logins
Some Consumers Might Need Rewards and Discounts to Try Biometric Logins
October 11, 2023  |  Biometrics

Biometric authentication, a technology that uses unique physical or behavioral traits for identity verification, has gained popularity in recent years.  Get the Full Story Complete...

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Why Seniors’ Surprisingly Strong Spending Power Starts at Home
Why Seniors’ Surprisingly Strong Spending Power Starts at Home
July 25, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Paid-off homes and higher savings cushions could be behind the elder generation’s purchasing abilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Savings Cushion Keeps Financially Secure Consumers Spending
Savings Cushion Keeps Financially Secure Consumers Spending
July 05, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

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BNPL Isn’t Just for School Kids, and Retailers Love It
BNPL Isn’t Just for School Kids, and Retailers Love It
June 22, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) isn’t just for school kids. While the payment solution has thrived among a cohort of consumers who don’t have credit...

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Baby Boomers and Seniors Make Big Gains in Online Healthcare and Digital Engagement
Baby Boomers and Seniors Make Big Gains in Online Healthcare and Digital Engagement
May 30, 2023  |  Healthcare

Among the last holdouts in healthcare’s digital shift are baby boomers and seniors, but new data shows that these groups, who previously reported high levels...

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