• Primerica’s Q3 2026 Financial Security Monitor flagged rising installment, subscription, automated payments as a growing budgeting blind spot.
• Budget strain persisted: 68% reported little or no monthly flexibility; 69% said income fell behind the cost of living.
• BNPL adoption accelerated: 44% used BNPL, up from 28% in Sept 2025; survey tied the shift to weaker spending visibility.
• Credit conditions worsened at the margin: 26% paid credit cards in full; 35% reported credit card debt increased.
• Recurring costs remained a drag: 81% subscribed to streaming services; 33% spent at least $50 monthly; 19% spent $100 or more.

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