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Updated by Jack Caporal

Lottery Statistics and Revenue by State

Americans shelled out $104.7 billion on lottery tickets in 2024, a record high. But is playing the lottery a good investment?
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Is It Cheaper to Rent or Buy a Home? Comparing the Costs

Renters spent 29.8% of income on housing in 2024 vs. 17.9% for mortgaged owners. See how renting vs. owning costs compare, per BLS data.
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Personal Loan Statistics Heading Into 2026

U.S. personal loan balances hit a record high of $276 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. Check out all the most notable personal loan statistics here.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Americans Spend 13x More Time Scrubbing Toilets Than on Financial Planning. Here's the Fix.

Only 2.7% of Americans do financial planning on any given day -- and spend less time on it than it takes to brew coffee. Here's how to change that.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

What Is the Average Down Payment on a House?

The median down payment on a house is 15% of its value. Want more down payment statistics? We have them right here.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

The Largest Robo-Advisors: AUM, Users, and Returns

Vanguard runs the largest robo-advisor by AUM, with over $300 billion in assets. Read on to learn more.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

America's Wasteful Spending Habits: From DoorDash to Dead Subscriptions

Discover wasteful spending trends -- and how high-yield savings accounts and budgeting tools can help curb impulse buying and grow your cash.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

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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Updated by Jack Caporal

American Households' Average Monthly Expenses: $6,545

The average monthly expenses for an American household total $6,545. But where does that all go? Read on to find out how much we spend on housing, food, and more.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

These Are the Top Financial New Year's Resolutions for 2026

See the top 2026 financial resolutions among Americans, according to a nationwide Motley Fool Money poll of 2,600 U.S. adults.
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2025 Buy Now, Pay Later Trends Study

Buy now, pay later services can help consumers avoid credit card interest, but they also present financial risks. Find out how consumers use BNPL services.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

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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Updated by Jack Caporal

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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Updated by Jack Caporal

The Average Checking Account Balance

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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Wildfire Insurance Statistics

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

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 continues.
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The Average Cost of a Divorce

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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Updated by Jack Caporal

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.
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Aug. 26, 2025 by Jack Caporal

How Many Americans Own Certificates of Deposits?

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 rates.
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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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Updated by Jack Caporal

The Largest Brokerage Firms in 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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July 30, 2025 by Jack Caporal

How Many Americans Have a Credit Card With An Annual Fee?

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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Updated by Jack Caporal

Study: How Rich Americans Use Credit Cards

How do high-net-worth Americans use credit cards? Which types and brands do they prefer? Do they have good habits? We surveyed 1,500 of them to find out.
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Credit and Debit Card Market Share by Network and Issuer

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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Updated by Jack Caporal

Survey: Most Believe They're Overpaying for Their Subscriptions

Fifty-seven percent of respondents think they’re paying too much for subscriptions. Learn more in Motley Fool Money's Subscription Sanity survey.