A flat tire, a broken appliance or an urgent dental bill may look like a routine household problem. But for a growing share of Americans, small financial shocks now hit with the force of a crisis because there is little room left in the monthly...
The dividing line in today’s consumer economy is no longer employment itself. It is how workers experience liquidity. 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...
As the 2026 tax season unfolds, a sobering reality has emerged for the nearly 70% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. While many U.S. consumers view a tax refund as a significant financial windfall or an opportunity to bolster savings, those facing the greatest financial...
The share of consumers who applied for credit products reached the highest level in over three years in February, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
April 16, 2026
Millennials are learning to manage a pileup of costs all at once, and PYMNTS Intelligence data suggests that balancing act is becoming harder even during what should be their prime earning years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]
April 15, 2026
A flat tire, a broken appliance or an urgent dental bill may look like a routine household problem. But for a growing share of Americans, small financial shocks now hit...
April 07, 2026
The dividing line in today’s consumer economy is no longer employment itself. It is how workers experience liquidity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
March 25, 2026
As the 2026 tax season unfolds, a sobering reality has emerged for the nearly 70% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. While many U.S. consumers view a tax refund as...
March 16, 2026
The share of consumers who applied for credit products reached the highest level in over three years in February, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. 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 […]
February 09, 2026
MrBeast is deepening his involvement in the financial services sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
December 07, 2025
It’s been almost a year since the White House began cutbacks at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
November 05, 2025
LendingClub has partnered with Wisetack as it expands into the home improvement financing market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
