Fearsome living costs force consumers to access wages before payday
Escalating costs of transport, communication services, groceries and family emergencies are driving this
13 August 2024 - 11:58
The surge in the price of food, transport and airtime has led to an increasing number of consumers runing out of cash mid-month, forcing them to seek financial relief by accessing their wages early, according to a study by fintech company PayCurve.
The cost-of-living crisis is placing a significant strain on employees’ budgets, prompting a surge in mid-month liquidity needs...
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