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Age and Income Miss the Real Divide in Financial Health
Consumer Finance // July 29, 2026

Two consumers can share a generation, an income bracket and many of the same expenses while occupying markedly different financial positions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

33% of US Consumers Use Credit Card Installments
Credit Cards // July 29, 2026

Buy now, pay later was supposed to take business away from credit cards. Instead, credit cards appear to be taking a page from BNPL. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Banks Turn $5.3 Million Wires Into Strategic Assets
Banking // July 28, 2026

Wire payments are starting to look less like back-office plumbing and more like a competitive tool for banks. 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...

$349 Billion Could Move Through a Much Smarter Checkout
Retail // July 28, 2026

A good offer can lose its value when the shopper never sees it. That problem gets expensive fast when the missed moment happens at checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Interviews & Exclusives
When the Tech Stack Becomes the Tech Problem

July 29, 2026
Digital transformation is usually presented as a ladder. Companies begin with a few foundational capabilities, add more sophisticated tools over time and become incrementally more efficient with each step. 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 […]

Age and Income Miss the Real Divide in Financial Health

July 29, 2026
Two consumers can share a generation, an income bracket and many of the same expenses while occupying markedly different financial positions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

33% of US Consumers Use Credit Card Installments

July 29, 2026
Buy now, pay later was supposed to take business away from credit cards. Instead, credit cards appear to be taking a page from BNPL. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Banks Turn $5.3 Million Wires Into Strategic Assets

July 28, 2026
Wire payments are starting to look less like back-office plumbing and more like a competitive tool for banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
Banks Use Payout Moments to Build New Customer Relationships

May 14, 2026
Payouts don’t have to be a one-time transaction. They can be the beginning of a bank’s relationship with a new customer, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report “Banking Both Sides: Instant Payouts Turn Receivers Into Customers.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Product Search Dominates as 31% Use AI for Links

May 04, 2026
Consumers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to find the right pair of shoes or understand a new prescription. Recent data reveals that finding product links and researching health information...

Tariffs and Missing Data Push Product Leaders Into Crisis Mode

December 22, 2025
U.S. middle-market companies are making high-stakes decisions with less visibility and less time, as tariffs collide with delayed economic data and cooling demand, forcing product leaders into defensive mode. Get...

Retailers Elevate Embedded Finance as Risk and Complexity Rise

December 22, 2025
Retailers are moving quickly to tighten control over how consumers pay, as new PYMNTS Intelligence data shows embedded finance shifting from a background capability to a frontline business priority. Get...