Wages news and trends

Workers Face Cash Gaps While Earned Wage Access Sits Unused
Consumer Finance // July 07, 2026

Earned wage access has largely solved the question of availability. The remaining challenge is persuading workers that it deserves a place in their regular financial lives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Only 21% of Labor Economy Gets Week’s Notice for Schedule Changes
Consumer Insights // June 25, 2026

For many hourly workers, the most useful financial tool may not be a bigger paycheck, but a clearer view of when that paycheck will arrive and how large it will be. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

WorkWhile Targets the $20 Billion Labor Economy Scheduling Gap
Artificial Intelligence // June 17, 2026

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The New Confidence Gap: Secure at Work, Stressed About Money
Consumer Finance // June 10, 2026

Stable employment has long been viewed as the primary pathway to financial security. The Wage to Wallet Index suggests that equation is beginning to break down for millions of Americans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Workers Face Cash Gaps While Earned Wage Access Sits Unused

July 07, 2026
Earned wage access has largely solved the question of availability. The remaining challenge is persuading workers that it deserves a place in their regular financial lives. 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 […]

Only 21% of Labor Economy Gets Week’s Notice for Schedule Changes

June 25, 2026
For many hourly workers, the most useful financial tool may not be a bigger paycheck, but a clearer view of when that paycheck will arrive and how large it will...

WorkWhile Targets the $20 Billion Labor Economy Scheduling Gap

June 17, 2026
Explore more conversations like this on the PYMNTS Podcast page Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

The New Confidence Gap: Secure at Work, Stressed About Money

June 10, 2026
Stable employment has long been viewed as the primary pathway to financial security. The Wage to Wallet Index suggests that equation is beginning to break down for millions of Americans....

Quick Reads
Branch Embeds On-Demand Pay in Workplace Apps

July 14, 2026
Workforce financial infrastructure provider Branch now enables companies and platforms to embed its earned wage access into scheduling, shift and other tools used by workforces. 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, […]

JPMorgan Exec Warns Inflation Will Weaken Consumer Resilience

June 09, 2026
JPMorgan Chase’s consumer and community banking chief said the lender is keeping an eye on consumer health. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Reset Raises $6 Million to Bring Earned Wage Access to Credit Unions

June 08, 2026
Embedded earned wage access platform Reset raised $6 million in a seed funding round, according to a Monday (June 8) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

NYC Lawmakers Target Nation’s Highest Minimum Wage as Restaurants Warn of Job Cuts

March 13, 2026
A bill introduced in the New York City Council would make the city’s minimum wage the highest in the country, though it would still be below what some consider to...