Jack Caporal

Research Director | TMFJackCap

Expertise

Data collection, analysis, and visualization; consumer research & insights; financial education

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 91 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 04-02-2026

Past Experience

Reporter and Policy Analyst

Summary

Jack Caporal is the Research Director for The Motley Fool and Motley Fool Money and has worked full-time for the company since 2021. Jack leads efforts to identify and analyze trends shaping investing and personal financial decisions across the United States. His research has appeared in thousands of media outlets including Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, Bloomberg, and CNBC, and has been cited in congressional testimony. He previously covered business and economic trends as a reporter and policy analyst in Washington, D.C. He serves as Chair of the Trade Policy Committee at the World Trade Center in Denver, Colorado. He holds a B.A. degree in International Relations with a concentration in International Economics from Michigan State University.

Jack's Recent Articles

• The Average Cost of a Vacation in 2025: Trends and Statistics
  Sep 29, 2025
  The average cost of a vacation in 2025 is projected to be $7,249, up nearly $1,400 from 2024. Read on for a full breakdown of …
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• Average Credit Card Processing Fees and Costs in 2025
  Sep 25, 2025
  Credit card processing fees can add up to a big expense for merchants. Here are the average fees and costs for many issuers and payment …
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• Video Game Spending Statistics
  Sep 22, 2025
  American families spend $449 on average every year on video games, including consoles and accessories. See how your spending compares.
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• The Largest Mortgage Lenders in the U.S.
  Sep 19, 2025
  More than 4,800 institutions provided over 6 million mortgages adding up to over $2 trillion in 2024. Read on to see the largest mortgage lenders.
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• The Average Checking Account Balance
  Sep 17, 2025
  How much money do Americans have in their checking accounts? Read on to see the average checking account balance by age, income bracket, and more.
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• 2025 Cryptocurrency Investor Trends Survey
  May 21, 2025
  Motley Fool Money surveyed 2,000 Americans to understand their views of cryptocurrency. Keep reading for the findings.
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• Federal employees could lose $9,000 a month due to government shutdown
  Sep 18, 2025
  The government shutdown could mean big losses for your local economy. We outlined the millions each state's economy stands to lose if the government shutdown …
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• Hurricane Insurance Statistics
  Sep 18, 2025
  Some areas are more prone to hurricanes than others. Read on for a roundup of hurricane statistics homeowners should know when looking for insurance.
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• The Average Credit Score in America
  Sep 17, 2025
  The average credit score in America is 715. Find out how yours compares in this full report by Motley Fool Money.
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• Wildfire Insurance Statistics
  Sep 17, 2025
  Are you at risk of a wildfire? Here's a roundup of wildfire statistics homeowners should know when looking for insurance.
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• U.S. Economy Could Lose Up to $12 Billion a Month Due to Government Shutdown
  Sep 12, 2025
  The government shutdown could mean big losses for your local economy. We outlined the millions each state's economy stands to lose if the government shutdown …
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• The Average Cost of a Divorce
  Sep 12, 2025
  How much does a divorce cost? We dug into survey results to find the average cost of divorce, including contested, uncontested, and more.
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• How Many Cars Are in the U.S.? Car Ownership Statistics for 2025
  Sep 12, 2025
  Car ownership is on the rise, but how many cars are out there? Which states have the highest ownership rates? What about EVs? Read on …
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• Are You Well-Paid? Compare Your Salary to the Average U.S. Income
  Sep 11, 2025
  What's the average U.S. salary by state? What's the average salary in the U.S.? What's the average salary by age? Read on to find out …
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• How Many Americans Own Certificates of Deposits?
  Aug 26, 2025
  Only 6.5% of Americans own CDs, with a median value of $26,000. Explore CD ownership statistics by age, income, and race, plus today's best CD …
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• Wage Garnishment Laws in All 50 States
  Aug 21, 2025
  Wage garnishment rules vary by state. Read on for a rundown of wage garnishment rules in all 50 states.
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• The 10 Most Affordable Cities With High Salaries and Low Cost of Living in the Midwest
  May 8, 2025
  Many Midwestern cities have a low cost of living. Discover the 10 most affordable places to live in the Midwest U.S.
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• The 10 Most Affordable Places With High Salaries and Low Cost of Living in the West
  May 9, 2025
  The Western United States is one of the most expensive regions in the country. See the exceptions on this list of the 10 most affordable …
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• The Largest Brokerage Firms in 2025
  Aug 12, 2025
  Vanguard has $10.1 trillion worth of assets under management, making it the largest brokerage firm by that measure. Learn more here.
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• Credit Card Rewards Statistics: Who Earns the Most Points?
  Aug 4, 2025
  Americans earned $41 billion in credit card rewards in 2022, but left $6 billion unredeemed. See who earns the most, who forfeits the most, and …
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• How Many Americans Have a Credit Card With An Annual Fee?
  Jul 30, 2025
  19% of Americans use a credit card with an annual fee, rising to 24% for millennials and 30% for high earners, Federal Reserve data shows.
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• Credit and Debit Card Market Share by Network and Issuer
  Jul 28, 2025
  Motley Fool Money has the latest statistics on credit card market share and debit card market share, including the most popular issuers and networks.
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• Average House Price by State in 2025
  Jul 24, 2025
  The median house price in the United States as of the second quarter of 2025 is $410,800. See how states compare here.
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• Survey: Most Believe They're Overpaying for Their Subscriptions
  Jul 22, 2025
  Fifty-seven percent of respondents think they’re paying too much for subscriptions. Learn more in Motley Fool Money's Subscription Sanity survey.
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• Survey: Car Insurance Shopping Preferences and Trends
  Jul 1, 2025
  The Motley Fool Motley Fool Money surveyed 2,000 Americans on their auto insurance shopping preferences and habits. Learn what we found out.
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