Paycheck To Paycheck news and trends

The Cautious Consumer May Be Retail’s Most Valuable Customer
Consumer Insights // June 01, 2026

For merchants, the most important consumer in 2026 may be the shopper who still says yes, but rarely says yes quickly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

New Branch CFO Say IPO Is a Discipline Not a Destination
Payroll // March 02, 2026

Watch more: Monday Conversation With Branch’s Matt Peterson 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...

Households Navigate Higher Costs With Smarter Spending
Economy // February 12, 2026

The consumer in the United States is no longer one market. It’s two. And corporate earnings calls are increasingly where the split shows up first. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Pay Flexibility Rises as More Workers Earn Variable Income
Gig Economy // February 04, 2026

As inflation, layoffs and uneven wage growth continue to strain household budgets, millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck are relying on side hustles and gig income to stay afloat, even as those earnings introduce new volatility into already fragile finances. Get the Full Story...

Interviews & Exclusives
The Cautious Consumer May Be Retail’s Most Valuable Customer

June 01, 2026
For merchants, the most important consumer in 2026 may be the shopper who still says yes, but rarely says yes quickly. 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 […]

New Branch CFO Say IPO Is a Discipline Not a Destination

March 02, 2026
Watch more: Monday Conversation With Branch’s Matt Peterson Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Households Navigate Higher Costs With Smarter Spending

February 12, 2026
The consumer in the United States is no longer one market. It’s two. And corporate earnings calls are increasingly where the split shows up first. Get the Full Story Complete...

Pay Flexibility Rises as More Workers Earn Variable Income

February 04, 2026
As inflation, layoffs and uneven wage growth continue to strain household budgets, millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck are relying on side hustles and gig income to stay afloat,...

Quick Reads
WorkWhile Adds AI Tool to Eliminate Payday Loans

June 08, 2026
WorkWhile has added an earning management solution designed for hourly workers to its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered labor platform. 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 […]

WorkWhile Launches Free Real-Time Payments for Labor Economy

October 27, 2025
Labor marketplace WorkWhile has launched a free, real-time payment feature for workers on its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Citigroup Increases Loan Loss Provisions Due to ‘Macro Environment’

June 10, 2025
Citigroup is reportedly preparing for a possible decline in consumer financial health by putting aside more provisions for potential losses on loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Gen Z Accounts for Largest Increase in Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers

March 14, 2025
Generation Z saw the sharpest increase in the number of people living paycheck to paycheck over the past two years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...