Recent Research

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Updated by Jack Caporal

Study: The Most Socially Equitable Cities in the U.S.

Is your city socially equitable? Do you think your community does a good job taking care of its members? We used six factors to rank U.S. cities and find the answer.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

The Average Cost of Car Ownership

Estimates put the real cost of car ownership at around $12,000 per year. See a full breakdown here.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Study: Rent-to-Own: Pros, Cons, and Consumer Views

Seventy percent of Americans are aware of the rent-to-own process and 79% would consider using a rent-to-own agreement in 2023, but concerns remain.
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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

PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle: What Americans Want Out of Digital Payment Apps

Approximately three-quarters of Americans trust digital payment apps as much as credit and debit cards -- but what features do they want most? Read on to find out.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

How Credit Scores Impact Auto Insurance Premiums

Drivers with poor credit pay over double what drivers with excellent credit pay, on average. Read on for more details.
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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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Updated by Lyle Daly

The Average Cost of Car Insurance

The average cost of car insurance is $2,875 per year, according to a 2022 rate analysis by Motley Fool Money, a Motley Fool service.
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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

Americans' Top Financial Priorities in the 2024 Presidential Election

We asked 2,000 Americans what their top financial priorities are heading into the 2024 election. Inflation was top of mind. Read on for more findings.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

How Will Climate Change Impact Homeowners Insurance in All 50 States?

A look at how climate change will impact homeowners insurance in all 50 states.
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Feb. 8, 2023 by Jack Caporal

Auditing America's Financial Health

After years of improvement, America's financial health has declined heading into 2023. The average financial well-being score in February 2022 was 51.1, down from 52.4 in February 2021.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Average American Household Debt in 2022: Facts and Figures

Curious how much debt the average American carries in 2022 and how it compares to recent years? Read on to find all the latest information and statistics.
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April 1, 2022 by Lyle Daly

The Top 10 Largest Life Insurance Companies in 2022

The life insurance industry is worth over $190 billion. Explore the most recent premium numbers and market shares for the largest life insurance companies.
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March 2, 2022 by Lyle Daly

The Top 10 Largest Auto Insurance Companies in 2022

Auto insurance is a $250B market that's dominated by top carriers. Review the latest statistics to learn more about the largest auto insurance companies.
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Feb. 7, 2022 by Jack Caporal

The NFT Market: Average NFT Prices, Largest Marketplaces, and More

The NFT market has exploded in recent years -- but just how big is it? What do NFTs cost? And what are the most expensive NFTs ever sold? Read on to find out more.
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Nov. 8, 2021 by Lyle Daly

Average Cost of a Mortgage Refinance: $3,398

How much does a refinance cost? About $3,398, according to the latest statistics. Here's everything you need to know.
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Updated by Motley Fool Money Staff

Study: When Does the Average American Get Their First Credit Card?

The average American gets their first credit card at the age of 20, and here’s the impact.
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Updated by Motley Fool Money Staff

Study: The Psychological Cost of Debt

Does money buy happiness? We surveyed over 1,000 indebted Americans to explore the link between happiness, fulfillment, self-esteem, and financial distress.