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Consumers Change Spending Habits to Ease Monthly Money Squeeze
Consumer Finance // February 03, 2025

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Gen Z Consumers Save Nearly 10% of Their Monthly Income
Consumer Finance // May 24, 2024

Generation X consumers, baby boomers and seniors all allocate more than 60% of their monthly incomes to housing, supplies and other regular bills. Generation Z consumers, meanwhile, allot just 47% to those expenses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Cash-Strapped Consumers Splurge on Streaming Services
Consumer Insights // April 04, 2024

When consumers facing financial pressures carve out room in their budgets to treat themselves, PYMNTS Intelligence research reveals, it is often to enjoy their favorite movies and series. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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

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Why $75K Feels Broke in 2025

September 01, 2025
On paper, earning $75,000 to $100,000 a year should place a household squarely in the American middle class. 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 […]

Consumers Change Spending Habits to Ease Monthly Money Squeeze

February 03, 2025
In the face of escalating living costs, it’s immediate survival or bust for many Americans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Gen Z Consumers Save Nearly 10% of Their Monthly Income

May 24, 2024
Generation X consumers, baby boomers and seniors all allocate more than 60% of their monthly incomes to housing, supplies and other regular bills. Generation Z consumers, meanwhile, allot just 47%...

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...