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Average House Price by State in 2025

The median house price in the United States as of the first quarter of 2025 is $416,900. See how states compare here.
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Financial Stress and Mental Health Survey: Statistics for 2025

Financial anxiety is widespread among Americans. Get the latest data and strategies to cope with financial stress here.
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2025 Cryptocurrency Investor Trends Survey

Motley Fool Money surveyed 2,000 Americans to understand their views of cryptocurrency. Keep reading for the findings.
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The Average Credit Score in America

The average credit score in America is 715, unchanged from the previous year. Find out how yours compares in this full report by Motley Fool Money.
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Are You Well-Paid? Compare Your Salary to the Average U.S. Income

What's the average salary in the U.S.? What's the median income for men and women? Which professions make the most? Read on to find out what the research says.
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The 10 Most Affordable Cities With High Salaries and Low Costs of Living

McKinney, Texas tops the list of the 10 most affordable cities in the US. Check out the other 9 most affordable places to live and the 10 cheapest places to live in the US overall.
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The Average Savings Account Balance

How much do Americans have in their savings accounts? New data shows their average savings account balance and whether they can handle an emergency expense.
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How Much Time Does the Average American Spend on Personal Finance?

Americans spend more time each day doing laundry than working on their personal finances. Find out how a few more minutes a day could increase your financial security.
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Personal Bankruptcy Statistics: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13

Are bankruptcies increasing or decreasing? Who files bankruptcy the most? Find the answers and more in these Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy statistics.
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Lottery Statistics and Revenue by State

Americans shelled out $103 billion on state lottery tickets in 2023 and earned a prize payout of $69 billion. Does that make playing the lottery a good investment?
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Average American Household Debt in 2025: Facts and Figures

American households carry $18 trillion in debt and the average household debt is $105,056. Read on for more household debt statistics for 2025.
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Average American Credit Card Debt in 2025

Credit card debt totaled $1.182 trillion as of the first quarter of 2025. Read on for more credit card debt statistics and trends.
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Average Credit Card Processing Fees and Costs in 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 networks in 2025.
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The 10 Most Affordable Cities With High Salaries and Low Cost of Living in the South

The South is home to many of the most affordable cities in the country. Check out the 10 most affordable places to live in the Southern U.S.
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The 10 Most Affordable Places With High Salaries and Low Cost of Living in the West

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 places to live in the West.
May 9, 2025 by Jack Caporal

Financial Literacy Statistics: The Average American Scores Just 48%

Scores have stayed around 50% for nearly 10 years. Read on for a deep dive into financial literacy data.
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The Largest Robo-Advisors: AUM, Users, and Returns

Vanguard Digital Advisor is the largest robo-advisor by AUM, with over $333 billion in assets. Read on to learn more.
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The 10 Most Affordable Cities With High Salaries and Low Cost of Living in the Midwest

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 Cities With High Salaries and Low Cost of Living in the Northeast

The Northeastern United States has high salaries and costs of living. Check out the 10 most affordable places to live in the Northeast U.S.
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Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud Statistics for 2025

Our experts reviewed the data to understand trends on identity theft, credit card fraud, and data breaches. Check out the latest in this in-depth report.
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The Largest Brokerage Firms

Charles Schwab has $10.33 trillion worth of assets under management, making it the largest brokerage firm by that measure. Learn more here.
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How Many Cars Are in the U.S.? Car Ownership Statistics for 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 to find the answers.
April 25, 2025 by Jack Caporal

Tariffs Are Already Raising Home Prices -- Here's How Much and Why

Tariffs on homebuilding materials could add thousands to the cost of a new home. Here's how tariffs may impact buyers, builders, and mortgage rates.
April 14, 2025 by Jack Caporal

The Average Cost of Airfare: How Much Is a Plane Ticket?

The average cost of a domestic plane ticket is $366 as of the third quarter of 2024. Motley Fool Money has the latest airfare data by airport and route.
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The Average Cost of a Wedding

The average cost of a wedding is $33,000. Read on for a wedding budget breakdown.