“Wage to Wallet™ Index: The Divided Recovery: Labor Economy Workers Face an Uncertain 2026” is a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence, WorkWhile and Ingo Payments. This month’s report examines the financial outlook of the Labor Economy—roughly 60 million U.S. employees who earn about $25 an hour...
New Federal Reserve data shows U.S. household wealth reaching record levels last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....
More than 9 million student loan borrowers have missed at least one payment this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...
Consumers in August loaded up on revolving debt, a category that includes credit cards, as they reversed a slowdown, and in some cases, paydowns, on their balances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
April 16, 2025
Contrary to conventional wisdom, a recent PYMNTS report, “Interest in Mortgages Rises Among Younger, High-Income Individuals,” uncovers that income level is a significantly stronger predictor than age in determining whether consumers currently hold a mortgage or are interested in obtaining one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]
September 17, 2024
U.S. consumers are taking on more card debt than has been seen in years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
August 06, 2024
Delinquency rates are unchanged, at least in the second quarter. But debt is still rising, indicating the pressures of recent and continued spending on credit cards, on new auto loans...
February 06, 2024
The pressures of increased debt burdens are put in stark relief with the latest data from the central bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
April 19, 2026
Private credit outfits are reportedly turning to consumer debt for high-yield investments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]
January 11, 2026
New Federal Reserve data shows U.S. household wealth reaching record levels last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
December 14, 2025
More than 9 million student loan borrowers have missed at least one payment this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
December 30, 2024
Credit card defaults are at their highest level since 2010 as consumers feel increasingly stretched. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
