spending

Spending to pay out (money) in buying or hiring goods or services

Trade Group Says Government Shutdown Costs Travel Industry $1 Billion a Week
Trade Group Says Government Shutdown Costs Travel Industry $1 Billion a Week
October 08, 2025  |  Economy

America’s travel economy suffered $1 billion in lost spending in the week since the government shutdown began, the U.S. Travel Association said Wednesday (Oct. 8)....

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Consumers May Dig Into Savings as Long-Term Inflation Expectations Creep Up
Consumers May Dig Into Savings as Long-Term Inflation Expectations Creep Up
June 10, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Through scores of reports on the paycheck-to-paycheck economy, PYMNTS Intelligence has found that there’s a commonality across income levels and demographics:  Get the Full Story...

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Fed Says Consumers See Higher-for-Longer Inflation
Fed Says Consumers See Higher-for-Longer Inflation
May 13, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are girding for inflation to settle in over the long haul. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Savings Rates Pressured as Consumer Spending Outpaces Disposable Personal Income Growth
Savings Rates Pressured as Consumer Spending Outpaces Disposable Personal Income Growth
April 26, 2024  |  Economy

The latest data on personal consumption notes that spending is outpacing the growth in disposable income. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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60% of New Amex Accounts Are Opened by Gen Z, Millennials
60% of New Amex Accounts Are Opened by Gen Z, Millennials
April 19, 2024  |  Earnings

Younger, affluent consumers are showing notable resilience when it comes to spending on experiences and travel — and using their credit cards to do so....

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Retailers Set Sights on High-Income Shoppers’ Generous Fashion Budgets
Retailers Set Sights on High-Income Shoppers’ Generous Fashion Budgets
March 27, 2024  |  Retail

As retailers look to drive loyalty with high-income consumers, apparel and accessories emerge as a key point of entry for winning the biggest earners. Get...

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Cracking the Customer Loyalty Code: Flexible Programs Tailored to Everyday Needs
Cracking the Customer Loyalty Code: Flexible Programs Tailored to Everyday Needs
February 06, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Len Covello, chief technology officer of Engage People, told PYMNTS in an interview that merchants are going to need to fine-tune, and in some cases overhaul,...

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Consumers Temper Their Spending Plans Despite Slowing Inflation
Consumers Temper Their Spending Plans Despite Slowing Inflation
January 08, 2024  |  Economy

Consumers expect the punishing pace of inflation to decline in the months and years ahead. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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More Than Half of Gen Zs Would Rather Spend Money Than Save Money
More Than Half of Gen Zs Would Rather Spend Money Than Save Money
December 07, 2023  |  Personal Finance

Living paycheck to paycheck continues to be a predominant financial lifestyle in the United States, with millions of consumers grappling with the difficulty of setting...

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