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Banks Built for Paychecks Meet the Cash Flow Generation

August 17, 2026
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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...

AI Gives Every Purchase Its Own Credit Decision
Artificial Intelligence // July 07, 2026

For most of the history of financial services, credit functioned as a blunt instrument. A bank extended a line, a customer drew on it and borrowing remained separate from spending. The amount borrowed determined the terms, while what customers actually purchased was irrelevant. Get the...

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,...

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Banks Built for Paychecks Meet the Cash Flow Generation

August 17, 2026
For much of the past century, banking products evolved around the regular paycheck. But findings in the August 2026 edition of The Millennial Playbook, a report by PYMNTS Intelligence, reveal that as work becomes more fragmented, simply holding the checking account may become less valuable than helping customers manage when money arrives, how long it […]

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...

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...

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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...