The consumer in the United States is no longer one market. It’s two. And corporate earnings calls are increasingly where the split shows up first. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
As inflation, layoffs and uneven wage growth continue to strain household budgets, millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck are relying on side hustles and gig income to stay afloat, even as those earnings introduce new volatility into already fragile finances. Get the Full Story...
Online retail is becoming a pressure valve for stressed U.S. households, and the evidence is showing up in how they pay at checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
The latest round of tariff threats tied to global trade tensions, lobbed this weekend over Greenland, arrives at a moment when millions of U.S. households are already navigating thin financial margins, limited savings and heightened sensitivity to price changes. Get the Full Story Complete the...
March 02, 2026
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February 12, 2026
The consumer in the United States is no longer one market. It’s two. And corporate earnings calls are increasingly where the split shows up first. Get the Full Story Complete...
February 04, 2026
As inflation, layoffs and uneven wage growth continue to strain household budgets, millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck are relying on side hustles and gig income to stay afloat,...
January 22, 2026
Online retail is becoming a pressure valve for stressed U.S. households, and the evidence is showing up in how they pay at checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
October 27, 2025
Labor marketplace WorkWhile has launched a free, real-time payment feature for workers on its platform. 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 completing this form, you agree to receive […]
June 10, 2025
Citigroup is reportedly preparing for a possible decline in consumer financial health by putting aside more provisions for potential losses on loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
March 14, 2025
Generation Z saw the sharpest increase in the number of people living paycheck to paycheck over the past two years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
February 28, 2025
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon reportedly said Thursday (Feb. 27) that the retailer is seeing signs of stress among consumers due to food prices remaining high. Get the Full Story Complete the...
