Recent Research

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Updated by Jack Caporal

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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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

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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Updated by Jack Caporal

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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Updated by Jack Caporal

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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Updated by Jack Caporal

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.
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Sept. 27, 2021 by Jack Caporal

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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Updated by Jack Caporal

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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Updated by Jack Caporal

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 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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Updated by Jack Caporal

Average Closing Costs on a House

What are the average closing costs on a house? What's included in closing costs? We have state-by-state figures to give you the best data.
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March 3, 2025 by Jack Caporal

Survey: The Hidden Costs of Homeownership

Over a third of homeowners run into unexpected costs after closing on their new home -- find out what they are and how much they cost.
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Feb. 25, 2025 by Jack Caporal

Survey: The Most Common Home-Buying Regrets

A quarter of home owners surveyed by Motley Fool Money have some type of buyer's remorse. Read on to find out the most common home-buying regrets.
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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

Study: Generational Credit Card Habits

The Motley Fool Motley Fool Money surveyed 2,000 Americans on their credit card habits and found some generational differences. Find out if they apply to you.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Study: COVID-19 Led Americans to Prioritize Spending Over Saving

Just 29% of Americans say COVID-19 led them to prioritize saving over spending. Read on to learn more.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Survey: Optimism Grows About Keeping Financial New Year's Resolutions in 2025

See the latest poll on top financial resolutions for 2025, like paying off debt, saving, and investing.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Beating Inflation: Credit Card Rewards and Points

Credit cards can mitigate inflation, particularly in hard hit categories like groceries, gas, and travel.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

52% of Americans Say Secret Spending or Lying About Money Is Cheating

Most Americans thinks secret spending or lying about money counts as cheating in a relationship. Find out what else Americans think about financial infidelity.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Video Game Spending Statistics

American families spend $435 on average every year on video games, including consoles and accessories. See how your spending compares.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Record $41.5B in Back-to-School Shopping Forecasted for 2023, With 30% of Parents Using Credit Cards

Parents are expected to spend $41.5 billion on back-to-school shopping, and 30% intend to rely on credit cards. Read on to learn more.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

This Is How Credit Card Companies Hauled in $176 Billion in 2020

Credit card companies earned $176 billion in 2020. Here's how they did it, with specific examples from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and more.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Study: 26% of Americans Have Used ChatGPT for Credit Card Recommendations

Fifty-four percent of Americans surveyed by The Motley Fool Motley Fool Money have used ChatGPT to recommend a financial product. Find out more on how AI is changing personal finance.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

The Average Cost of Car Insurance in All 50 States

The national average annual cost of car insurance in 2023 was $3,017. How does your payment compare? Learn the details here.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

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.