Cost of Living

37% of Consumers Say Cost a Factor in Buying Ready-to-Eat Meals Over Takeout
37% of Consumers Say Cost a Factor in Buying Ready-to-Eat Meals Over Takeout
September 07, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

With the advent of remote work, limited time and the increasing demand for convenience, ready-to-eat meals have experienced a surge in popularity among consumers.  Cost,...

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High-Income Urban Consumers 25% More Likely to Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck Than Suburban Counterparts
High-Income Urban Consumers 25% More Likely to Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck Than Suburban Counterparts
August 24, 2023  |  Personal Finance

The ongoing cost-of-living crisis continues to affect consumers across the United States, and having higher incomes does not necessarily shield one from feeling the financial...

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7 in 10 Urban Consumers Live Paycheck to Paycheck
7 in 10 Urban Consumers Live Paycheck to Paycheck
May 24, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Life continues to be more expensive for everyone. Data shows that United States consumers in urban centers, in particular, are feeling the financial crunch. PYMNTS’...

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Millennials With Debt and Dependents Most Likely to Feel the Financial Crunch
Millennials With Debt and Dependents Most Likely to Feel the Financial Crunch
April 28, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

PYMNTS’ research finds that 60% of United States consumers live paycheck to paycheck as of March 2023. Our data also reveals significant generational differences in...

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High Cost of Living Breeds Selective Belt-Tightening
High Cost of Living Breeds Selective Belt-Tightening
December 17, 2022  |  Economy

Everywhere you turn these days, impacts from the high cost of living seem to bombard your senses. Whether it’s small businesses, single moms, CFOs or...

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UK Cost-of-Living Crisis Behind Overdraft Usage Surge
UK Cost-of-Living Crisis Behind Overdraft Usage Surge
December 01, 2022  |  Economy

Overdraft usage in the U.K. has increased by 7.1% since August 2021. This surge, according to a study of 20,000 ClearScore users who opted to...

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Slumping Cedi, Runaway Inflation Worsen Cost-of-Living Crisis for Ghana’s Consumers, SMEs
Slumping Cedi, Runaway Inflation Worsen Cost-of-Living Crisis for Ghana’s Consumers, SMEs
October 31, 2022  |  Economy

The struggle against price inflation has been felt worldwide, but in Ghana, the problem has been made worse by an ongoing devaluation of the local...

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Macron, French Banks Agree Not To Raise Bank Fees
Macron, French Banks Agree Not To Raise Bank Fees
December 12, 2018  |  Europe

France’s major banks have agreed to freeze the fees they charge next year in an effort to stop “yellow vest” protests that have recently hit...

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US Inflation Balloons: 2.9 Pct Over Past 12 Months
US Inflation Balloons: 2.9 Pct Over Past 12 Months
August 13, 2018  |  Retail

Core inflation spiked 2.9 percent over the last 12 months, essentially flattening wage gains that had edged into the last several months’ economic reports. The July...

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