Recent Research
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.
Jan. 8, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Personal Loan Statistics for 2023
U.S. personal loan balances hit a record high of $241 billion this year. Check out all the most notable personal loan statistics for 2023 to learn more.
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.
Oct. 18, 2023 by Lyle Daly
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.
Sept. 27, 2023 by Jack Caporal
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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