Sixty Percent of Renters Report Financial Health in Jeopardy Over High Housing Costs New data shows that twice as many renters as homeowners say that rising housing payments are having a negative impact on their financial health. This, as 18 million consumers report having given up on buying a home since January 2021 due to rising mortgage rates. Learn more in PYMNTS’ latest “Consumer Inflation Sentiment” report.
Inside the February Report
  • 30%: Share of Gen Z who live in someone else’s home without paying rent or contributing to mortgage payments
  • 60%: Portion of renters who say their rental payments have a notably negative impact on their financial health
  • 34%: Share of lower-income consumers who say monthly rental payments have a very or extremely detrimental effect on their financial health

Consumer Inflation Sentiment Report

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Perception Is Reality
In It For The Long Haul
Consumer Inflation Sentiment: Inflation's Long Consumer Spending Shadow
Consumers Buckle Down On Belt-Tightening
Inflation Slowly Ebbs, But Consumer Outlook Remains Gloomy
Consumers Pull Back and Prepare for the Long Haul