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Summer Staycations in Store as Consumers Trade Down on Travel
Travel Payments // June 10, 2024

As we recently reported, despite steady signs of inflation, about half of U.S. consumers are planning to take summer vacations in the weeks to come — and many even anticipate spending even more this summer than last.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Bad Financial Management Habits Lead 30% of Affluent Consumers to Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Consumer Finance // February 27, 2024

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Nearly Half of Credit Users Expect Higher Interest Rates in 2024
Consumer Finance // February 03, 2024

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Struggling Consumers Revolve Credit Card Balances
Consumer Finance // December 19, 2023

The holiday season has offered little reprieve from the rising prices of goods and services still weighing on consumers’ wallets. Many consumers use credit cards as a cash flow management tool. As of November 2023, 62% of consumers lived paycheck to paycheck, with 20% struggling...

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Consumers Draw New Spending Lines as Tariff Threats Loom

April 15, 2025
As seen in current events such as LVMH’s lackluster revenue picture announced Monday (April 14), which showed a decided pullback in luxury spending due to uncertainty in the economy, consumer spending patterns are changing. But know this: When the economy seems uncertain, consumers still get their nails done. Get the Full Story Complete the form […]

Summer Staycations in Store as Consumers Trade Down on Travel

June 10, 2024
As we recently reported, despite steady signs of inflation, about half of U.S. consumers are planning to take summer vacations in the weeks to come — and many even anticipate...

Nearly Half of Credit Users Expect Higher Interest Rates in 2024

February 03, 2024
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,...

Nearly Two-Thirds of Struggling Consumers Revolve Credit Card Balances

December 19, 2023
The holiday season has offered little reprieve from the rising prices of goods and services still weighing on consumers’ wallets. Many consumers use credit cards as a cash flow management...