Millennials news and trends

AI Gives Every Purchase Its Own Credit Decision

July 07, 2026
Cover image for the July 2026 PYMNTS Intelligence and Thredd collaboration, Credit as a Feature: How AI Turns Credit From a Product Into a Moment
23% of Bridge Millennials Use 4 or More Financial Coping Tactics
Consumer Insights // June 30, 2026

Rising costs are pushing younger consumers to work harder at money management, even as fewer Americans say their coping strategies are actually helping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Millennials’ Payments Playbook: Cards at the Core, Digital Options at the Ready
Payment Methods // June 19, 2026

Millennials are moving through their prime earning, spending and household-forming years with unusual economic weight. 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,...

Millennials’ Money Confidence Falls 15 Points as Costs Bite
Consumer Insights // June 11, 2026

Consumers are not standing still as higher living costs squeeze household budgets. 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...

90% of Millennials Feel Pressure at the Grocery Store
Consumer Insights // 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...

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23% of Bridge Millennials Use 4 or More Financial Coping Tactics

June 30, 2026
Rising costs are pushing younger consumers to work harder at money management, even as fewer Americans say their coping strategies are actually helping. 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. […]

Millennials’ Money Confidence Falls 15 Points as Costs Bite

June 11, 2026
Consumers are not standing still as higher living costs squeeze household budgets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

90% of Millennials Feel Pressure at the Grocery Store

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...

56% of Gen Z Struggle to Track When Installment Payments Are Due

March 20, 2026
For many consumers, pay later is shifting from a checkout convenience to a budgeting tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Quick Reads
American Express Targets Gen Z With ‘New Level’ of Platinum Cards

June 16, 2025
American Express is readying what it says is its largest-ever investment in updating its cards. 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 […]

Millennials Forgo Homeownership and Boost Rent-to-Build Market

December 11, 2024
With homeownership increasingly out of reach, many millennials are turning to high-end rentals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Amex Courts Gen Z and Millennial Diners With Gold Card Updates

July 25, 2024
American Express is hoping to attract younger consumers with its latest card update. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Gen Z Wants to Meet Their Soul Mates in Person, Not Online

June 28, 2024
Dating events have reportedly become increasingly popular among young people as they seek alternative ways to meet people in a world once dominated by dating apps. Get the Full Story Complete...