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Labor Economy Sentiment Falls Even as Broader Consumer Confidence Rises
Economy // January 27, 2026

The job market’s surface calm is masking deeper instability, and for millions of hourly workers, that uncertainty is already reshaping how, and how much, they spend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

December Labor Economy Wage Gains Could Add $32 Billion to GDP, Even as Worker Confidence...
Consumer Insights // January 23, 2026

“Wage to Wallet™ Index: The Divided Recovery: Labor Economy Workers Face an Uncertain 2026” is a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence, WorkWhile and Ingo Payments. This month’s report examines the financial outlook of the Labor Economy—roughly 60 million U.S. employees who earn about $25 an hour...

How Affordability Became America’s Conversation
Consumer Insights // January 21, 2026

Most Americans probably don’t remember the exact inflation rate last year. But they remember that the footlong they once paid 5 dollars for is now between ten and fourteen bucks. They remember when a fast-food meal cost a lot less than a movie ticket. And...

Survey: 40% of Hourly Workers See No Benefit From Economic Growth
Economy // January 12, 2026

Liquidity stress in the U.S. economy is no longer a background condition. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
America’s Workers Got Left Behind in the FinTech Boom

February 02, 2026
American workers drive spending, and rely on timely payments, Ingo Payments CEO Drew Edwards writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “2025’s Over/Under: The Bets That Paid Off.” 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 […]

Labor Economy Sentiment Falls Even as Broader Consumer Confidence Rises

January 27, 2026
The job market’s surface calm is masking deeper instability, and for millions of hourly workers, that uncertainty is already reshaping how, and how much, they spend. Get the Full Story...

Survey: 40% of Hourly Workers See No Benefit From Economic Growth

January 12, 2026
Liquidity stress in the U.S. economy is no longer a background condition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Payroll Data Is Becoming a New Signal for the Financial System

January 05, 2026
For decades, payroll has been treated as administrative plumbing — essential, regulated and largely invisible. It is something companies do every two weeks, employees fret about as they wait, and...

Quick Reads
IRS Clarifies How to Claim ‘No Tax on Tips’ Deductions

November 21, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued guidance that it said clarifies how to claim deductions associated with the “No Tax on Tips” law. 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 […]

Chime Workplace Integrates With UKG’s Human Resources Platform

November 04, 2025
UKG, a platform for human resources, pay and workforce management, added Chime’s financial wellness suite, Chime Workplace, to its UKG Marketplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Subprime Car Buyers Pressured by High Prices and Stagnant Wages

October 10, 2025
Subprime borrowers are reportedly having a harder time keeping up with their car payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Branch Debuts Embedded Platform to Ease Earned Wage Access

September 18, 2025
Branch has debuted a solution letting businesses integrate fast payment options into their applications and platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...