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Younger Members Push Credit Unions Toward Crypto Services
Credit Unions // August 14, 2026

Crypto has a funny way of arriving before the meeting agenda catches up. Many credit union members have already made room for it, even as their financial institutions are still deciding what to do. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Debit Is Becoming Gen Z’s Money Management App
Next-Gen Debit // August 13, 2026

Debit cards are a daily financial control panel for many Generation Z consumers, which gives banks a new way to compete for loyalty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

22% of Gen Z Consumers Use Credit to Build a Financial Profile
Consumer Insights // August 13, 2026

For younger consumers, credit is increasingly a ladder: 21.7% of Gen Z consumers view credit products as tools for building a credit profile, 17.6 percentage points more than baby boomers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

36% of Gen Z Used a Digital Wallet for Their Latest Retail Purchase
Consumer Insights // August 10, 2026

Consumers under the most financial pressure aren’t abandoning the checkout. They’re choosing payment tools that can give them more control over it. 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...

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Debit Is Becoming Gen Z’s Money Management App

August 13, 2026
Debit cards are a daily financial control panel for many Generation Z consumers, which gives banks a new way to compete for loyalty. 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. […]

22% of Gen Z Consumers Use Credit to Build a Financial Profile

August 13, 2026
For younger consumers, credit is increasingly a ladder: 21.7% of Gen Z consumers view credit products as tools for building a credit profile, 17.6 percentage points more than baby boomers....

36% of Gen Z Used a Digital Wallet for Their Latest Retail Purchase

August 10, 2026
Consumers under the most financial pressure aren’t abandoning the checkout. They’re choosing payment tools that can give them more control over it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

36% of Gen Z Consumers Now Pay With Digital Wallets

July 17, 2026
Digital wallets are gaining ground not only among consumers who prize speed, but among those using the apps to keep tighter control of strained household budgets. Get the Full Story...

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49% of Young Adults Living With Parents as Costs Climb

July 05, 2026
Younger Americans are increasingly residing with their parents to offset the high cost of living. 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 […]

Gen Z Goes Big for Legacy Brands as Malls Make a Comeback

March 08, 2026
They may be digital natives, but members of Gen Z still love the mall. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Planet Fitness Banks on Gen Z and AI Amid Record Club Openings

February 24, 2026
Planet Fitness continues to lean on Generation Z engagement to navigate a shifting wellness landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Gen Z Investments Soar as Housing Costs Move Out of Reach

February 15, 2026
Cut off from the housing market, Generation Z is reportedly turning to the stock market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...