Two in Three Consumers Need More Than a Job to Feel Secure

A steady job still gives many consumers confidence, but the latest data shows that confidence alone is no longer enough to keep financial resilience intact. That’s the central takeaway from “ Why Job Security No Longer Shields Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers ,” a June 2026 PYMNTS Intelligence Data Book based on the PYMNTS Consumer Expectations Index. The report paints a mixed but revealing picture of household finances.