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53% of Financially Strained Consumers Cut Nonessential Spending 
Consumer Insights // July 14, 2026

Consumers are still spending, but many are doing it with less room for error. 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...

Two in Three Consumers Need More Than a Job to Feel Secure
Consumer Finance // July 02, 2026

A steady job still gives many consumers confidence, but the latest data shows that confidence alone is no longer enough to keep financial resilience intact. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

WorkWhile Adds AI Tool to Eliminate Payday Loans
Artificial Intelligence // 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...

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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Every Dollar Gets a Job as Financial Pressure Builds

July 21, 2026
Consumers under the greatest financial pressure are not simply spending less. They are becoming more selective about where every dollar goes. 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 […]

53% of Financially Strained Consumers Cut Nonessential Spending 

July 14, 2026
Consumers are still spending, but many are doing it with less room for error. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Two in Three Consumers Need More Than a Job to Feel Secure

July 02, 2026
A steady job still gives many consumers confidence, but the latest data shows that confidence alone is no longer enough to keep financial resilience intact. Get the Full Story Complete...

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...

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...