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Study Finds Consumer’s Perception of Inflation Worse Than What Government Reports
Study Finds Consumer’s Perception of Inflation Worse Than What Government Reports
December 05, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

As inflation continues at rates not seen since the 1980s, consumers are growing increasingly anxious, especially because their perception of inflation is more extreme than...

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October Inflation Report: A Third of US Consumers Now Struggle to Pay Bills
October Inflation Report: A Third of US Consumers Now Struggle to Pay Bills
November 09, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Inflation has begun to show signs of slowing month after month but remains at levels not seen since 1981. Half of consumers say inflation has...

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Inflation Means Americans Now Spend $64B More on Essentials
Inflation Means Americans Now Spend $64B More on Essentials
October 14, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

The United States is entering month 18 of the inflation crisis — and the toll it is taking on consumers’ finances is high. Consumers across...

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New Survey Shows Consumers Less Optimistic Than Fed on Taming Inflation
New Survey Shows Consumers Less Optimistic Than Fed on Taming Inflation
September 09, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers have to make tough choices about their spending. Just 4% of consumers say that their wages have kept pace with inflation, so it is...

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New Study Finds 70% of US Consumers Cutting Back on Nonessential Retail Purchases
New Study Finds 70% of US Consumers Cutting Back on Nonessential Retail Purchases
July 29, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

With prices increasing at the fastest rate since 1981, Americans are feeling the pinch. PYMNTS’ data reveals that 86% of United States consumers believe they...

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Mattel Wasn’t Toying Around as It Took Disney Back
Mattel Wasn’t Toying Around as It Took Disney Back
February 09, 2022  |  Earnings

The maker of Barbie, Hot Wheels, American Girl, Fisher-Price and dozens of other toys and games was basking in the success of its latest acquisition...

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Accountants Awaiting Corporate Expansion Boom
Accountants Awaiting Corporate Expansion Boom
September 06, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Professional accountants that also serve as executives in their own corporations have high hopes for their businesses. Reports late last week said a new research...

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CFOs Take Sudden Turn In Optimism
CFOs Take Sudden Turn In Optimism
August 09, 2016  |  B2B Payments

All of a sudden, chief financial officers in North America are looking towards a bright future. The latest data from Deloitte suggests a sudden spike...

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