Is paycheck-to-paycheck considered an upgrade now?
- Talker Research surveyed 2,000 American hourly workers, including 1,000 retail and 1,000 Gen Z employees, between May 13 and May 21, 2025.
- The study commissioned by DailyPay explored hourly workers' financial wellbeing due to widespread challenges like low savings and debt.
- The survey found 39% view living paycheck to paycheck as an improvement, with 44% overdrafting accounts last month and 34% holding multiple jobs.
- Most hourly workers believe on-demand pay would improve finances, with 40% saying it helps meet daily needs and 31% feeling more secure overall.
- These results suggest on-demand pay might ease financial strain for many hourly workers and could improve their financial control and security.
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Living Paycheck-To-Paycheck Would Be An Upgrade For 4 In 10 Hourly Workers
Four out of ten hourly workers would consider living paycheck-to-paycheck an upgrade from their current financial situation. Yes, you read that correctly: nearly half of America's hourly employees are so financially desperate that barely scraping by would actually improve their lives. The post Living Paycheck-To-Paycheck Would Be An Upgrade For 4 In 10 Hourly Workers appeared first on Study Finds.

Is paycheck-to-paycheck considered an upgrade now?
Four in 10 hourly workers say that living paycheck to paycheck would be an upgrade from their current financial situation, according to a new study. The survey of 2,000 American workers who get paid on an hourly basis, with a…
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