10 Ways Inflation and Rising Costs Defined Financial Realities This Year

10 Impact Statements: The New Reality Check

More than one-quarter of Americans report a decline in their financial standing over the past two years. PYMNTS Intelligence’s exclusive eBook, “10 Impact Statements: The New Reality Check,” provides data snapshots revealing the growing financial pressures reshaping how paycheck-to-paycheck consumers earn, save and spend.

Inside the December eBook

67%: Share of consumers living paycheck to paycheck as of November 2024, the highest rate since 2020
94%: Share of paycheck-to-paycheck consumers who say price increases changed their retail shopping behavior due to perceived inflation
26%: Share of paycheck-to-paycheck consumers struggling to pay monthly expenses who are confident in their financial management skills