Recent Research

April 22, 2024 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 about the data uncovered in our 2024 Subscription Sanity survey.
March 27, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Personal Loan Statistics for 2024

U.S. personal loan balances hit a record high of $245 in the fourth quarter of 2023. Check out all the most notable personal loan statistics here.
March 21, 2024 by Jack Caporal

2024 Cryptocurrency Investor Trends and Preferences Survey

The Motley Fool Ascent surveyed 2,000 Americans to understand their views of cryptocurrency. Keep reading for the findings.
March 7, 2024 by Jack Caporal

The Average Cost of a Wedding

The average cost of a wedding in 2023 was $33,000 to $35,000. Read on for a wedding budget breakdown.
March 7, 2024 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.
March 7, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Lottery Statistics and Revenue by State

Americans shelled out $95.5 billion on lottery tickets in 2021 and earned a prize payout of $64.3 billion. Find out if playing the lottery is a good investment?
Feb. 29, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud Statistics for 2024

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.
Feb. 27, 2024 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.
Feb. 21, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Average American Credit Card Debt in 2023

Credit card debt reached a record $1.129 trillion in 2023. Read on for more credit card debt statistics that add clarity and context to the situation.
Feb. 21, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Average American Household Debt in 2023: Facts and Figures

American households carry $17.5 trillion in debt and the average household debt is $104,215. Read on for more household debt statistics for 2023.
Feb. 12, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Survey: Car Insurance Shopping Preferences and Trends

The Motley Fool Ascent surveyed 2,000 Americans on their auto insurance shopping preferences and habits. Learn what we found out.
Feb. 8, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Average House Price by State in 2023

The average house price in the United States as of the fourth quarter of 2023 is $417,700. See how states compare here.
Feb. 5, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Study: Generational Credit Card Habits

The Motley Fool Ascent surveyed 2,000 Americans on their credit card habits and found some generational differences. Find out if they apply to you.
Jan. 23, 2024 by Jack Caporal

The Largest Brokerage Firms

Vanguard is the largest brokerage by assets under management and active accounts, with $8.2 trillion in AUM and over 30 million investors. Read on to learn more.
Jan. 19, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Credit and Debit Card Market Share by Network and Issuer

We've collected statistics on credit card market share and debit card market share. See the most popular issuers, networks, and more in our latest report.
Jan. 11, 2024 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.
Jan. 11, 2024 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.
Jan. 10, 2024 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.
Dec. 20, 2023 by Jack Caporal

How Much Time Does the Average American Spend on Personal Finance?

Americans spend more time each day doing laundry than working on their personal finances. Find out how a few more minutes a day could increase your financial security.
Dec. 20, 2023 by Jack Caporal

Annual Tax Refunds: When Will I Get My Tax Refund?

The average individual income tax refund was $2,903 in 2023, an 11% decrease from 2022. Read on for a deep dive into tax refunds in 2024.
Nov. 21, 2023 by Jack Caporal

Survey: Inflation, Interest Rates Seen as Spoilers for 2024 Financial Resolutions

See the latest poll on top financial resolutions like paying off debt, saving, and investing. These are the New Year's goal obstacles Americans face in 2024.
Nov. 8, 2023 by Jack Caporal

Millennial Home-Buying and Homeownership Statistics

Over 50% of millennials are now homeowners, but it took them longer to reach that threshold than older generations. Read on to learn why.
Nov. 1, 2023 by Jack Caporal

Video Game Spending Statistics

American families spend $431 on average every year on video games, including consoles and accessories. See how your spending compares.
Oct. 18, 2023 by Jack Caporal

Study: Race and Personal Finance in America

The racial wealth gap is solidly established. But what about differences in personal finance habits? We surveyed 2,000 Americans to get the latest data on race and finances in the U.S.
Oct. 18, 2023 by Jack Caporal

Study: Median American's Savings Account Balance Is $1,200

How much do Americans have in their savings accounts? We have new data that shows their average savings account balance, median emergency savings, and more.