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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
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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
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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
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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.
April 2, 2025
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The Average Cost of a Vacation in 2025: Trends and Statistics
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 average vacation costs.
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Average Tax Refund: When Will I Get My Tax Refund?
The average tax refund is $3,221 as of March 21, 2025. Read on for a deep dive into tax refunds in 2025.
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How Much Do Americans Spend on Gas Every Month?
Americans spent $2,449 on gas in 2023, roughly 3% of their budget. That's down from $2,805 in 2022. Read on for state-level data and tips for how to save.
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Renting vs. Buying a Home: Comparing the Costs
Many renters are considering becoming first-time home buyers. How much more expensive is it to own a home than it is to rent? We ran the numbers to find out.
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The Financial Health of Same-Sex Couples and LGBTQ Americans
Same-sex couples and LGTBQ individuals face unique financial challenges. We've gathered the latest statistics to create a comprehensive picture of their financial health.
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SNAP Statistics and Eligibility Changes for 2023
SNAP helps over 42 million low-income households afford groceries each month -- but big changes have impacted the program. Read on to see how.
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Hurricane Insurance Statistics
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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Study: Americans Value Credit Card Rewards Over Trust
How do Generation Z, Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers use credit cards differently? We surveyed 2,000 Americans to find out.
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What Customers Want From Banks: Online Banking Trends and Consumer Priorities
We surveyed 2,000 consumers to find out the most important banking features: security and fraud protection, customer service, and online banking access.
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Credit Union vs. Retail Bank Mortgage and Interest Rates
Who has better interest rates, credit unions or banks? We looked at data from the past 10 years to find the answer.
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How Your Driving Record Impacts Your Car Insurance Payment
A DUI can add over $1,000 to the annual cost of car insurance. See how your driving record changes your auto insurance payment here.
Sept. 27, 2021
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Millennial Home Buyers Are Changing the Home-Buying Process: 39% of Millennials Are Comfortable Buying a Home Online
Digitally savvy millennials are changing how Americans buy homes. We report on the statistics, including digital home-buying and priorities, here.
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The 2021 Housing Market: 89% of Properties Sell in a Month
The 2021 housing market is red-hot. Sellers are getting an average of four offers on their homes, and the average time on the market is only 17 days. Read on for more statistics!
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Wage Garnishment Laws in All 50 States
Wage garnishment rules vary by state. Read on for a rundown of wage garnishment rules in all 50 states.
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