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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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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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The Median Monthly Mortgage Payment in 2025 by State, City, and More
The median monthly mortgage payment is $2,186 -- read on for mortgage payment statistics by city, state, income, and more.
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Are You Well-Paid? Compare Your Salary to the Average U.S. Income
What's the average U.S. salary by state? What's the average salary in the U.S.? What's the average salary by age? Read on to find out what the research says.
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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.
Aug. 26, 2025
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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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Personal Loan Statistics for 2025
U.S. personal loan balances hit a record high of $257 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Check out all the most notable personal loan statistics here.
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The Average Credit Score in America
The average credit score in America is 715. Find out how yours compares in this full report by Motley Fool Money.
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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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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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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 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.
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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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Average American Household Debt in 2025: Facts and Figures
American households carry more than $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 $1.209 trillion as of the second quarter of 2025. Read on for more credit card debt statistics and trends.
Aug. 4, 2025
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Credit Card Rewards Statistics: Who Earns the Most Points?
Americans earned $41 billion in credit card rewards in 2022, but left $6 billion unredeemed. See who earns the most, who forfeits the most, and how credit score impacts rewards.
Aug. 1, 2025
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Credit Card Late Fee Statistics: Who Pays Most Often?
Credit card late fees cost Americans $14.5 billion in 2022. Younger, low-income, and subprime borrowers are hit hardest. See who pays and how to avoid fees.
July 30, 2025
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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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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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American Households' Average Monthly Expenses: $6,440
The average monthly expenses for an American household total $6,440. Find out how much we spend on housing, groceries, and more.
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Average House Price by State in 2025
The median house price in the United States as of the second quarter of 2025 is $410,800. See how states compare here.
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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.
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Survey: Car Insurance Shopping Preferences and Trends
The Motley Fool Motley Fool Money surveyed 2,000 Americans on their auto insurance shopping preferences and habits. Learn what we found out.
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