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
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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