U.S. workers are opting for instant pay over classic paydays
Yahoo Finance·2026-01-15 18:00
The American workforce is apparently sick and tired of waiting for bi-weekly paychecks. Instead, workers are choosing Uber-like immediate cash payments for work completed, with on-demand and upfront pay services on the rise. On-demand payouts are rising as 72% of career professionals say they’re experiencing financial stress, and 60% of U.S. workers say they’d take a job if it meant getting paid faster. Here’s what’s happening with the emergence of instant payments at work, and why it could mean the ven ...