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Updated 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 our homeownership trends report to learn why.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Are You Well-Paid? Compare Your Salary to the Average U.S. Income

What's the average US salary by state? What's the average salary in the US? What's the average salary by age? Read on to find out what the research says.
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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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Updated by Jack Caporal

Personal Loan Statistics for 2025

U.S. personal loan balances hit a record high of $253 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Check out all the most notable personal loan statistics here.
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June 17, 2025 by Jack Caporal

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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June 16, 2025 by Jack Caporal

81% of Americans Have Credit Cards, but They Aren't Distributed Equally

Dive into credit card ownership statistics, including rejection rates, broken down by age, income, and race and ethnicity.
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June 13, 2025 by Jack Caporal

Banks Made $5.8B on Overdraft Fees -- Here's Who's Paying

Explore the latest statistics on overdraft fees, including how many Americans pay them, the average overdraft fee, and how much banks make from them.
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June 11, 2025 by Jack Caporal

Nearly 1 in 6 of Americans Aren't Paying Their Bills on Time

Explore the latest statistics on Americans missing bill payments, including breakdowns by income, age, race, and housing status.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Here's How Much It Costs to Raise a Child

It costs roughly $300,000 to raise a child. Read on for expenditures by category and age.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

America's Wasteful Spending Habits: From DoorDash to Dead Subscriptions

Explore wasteful spending statistics revealing how Americans overspend, like frequent DoorDash orders and impulse buys, across generations.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

How Natural Disasters Impact the Personal Finances of Americans

Each year, more than 20 weather events cost the economy 1 billion dollars or more. Read on to learn how this affects Americans' wallets.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

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.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Study: Race, Ethnicity, and Personal Finance in America

The racial wealth gap is established. But what about differences in personal finances? We surveyed 2,000 Americans for the latest on race and finances in the U.S.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Average House Price by State in 2025

The median house price in the United States as of the first quarter of 2025 is $416,900. See how states compare here.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Financial Stress and Mental Health Survey: Statistics for 2025

Financial anxiety is widespread among Americans. Get the latest data and strategies to cope with financial stress here.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

2025 Cryptocurrency Investor Trends Survey

Motley Fool Money surveyed 2,000 Americans to understand their views of cryptocurrency. Keep reading for the findings.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

The Average Credit Score in America

The average credit score in America is 715, unchanged from the previous year. Find out how yours compares in this full report by Motley Fool Money.
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The 10 Most Affordable Cities With High Salaries and Low Costs of Living

McKinney, Texas tops the list of the 10 most affordable cities in the US. Check out the other 9 most affordable places to live and the 10 cheapest places to live in the US overall.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

The Average Savings Account Balance

How much do Americans have in their savings accounts? New data shows their average savings account balance and whether they can handle an emergency expense.
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Updated 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.
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Personal Bankruptcy Statistics: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13

Are bankruptcies increasing or decreasing? Who files bankruptcy the most? Find the answers and more in these Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy statistics.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Lottery Statistics and Revenue by State

Americans shelled out $103 billion on state lottery tickets in 2023 and earned a prize payout of $69 billion. Does that make playing the lottery a good investment?
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Average American Household Debt in 2025: Facts and Figures

American households carry $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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Updated by Jack Caporal

Average American Credit Card Debt in 2025

Credit card debt totaled $1.182 trillion as of the first quarter of 2025. Read on for more credit card debt statistics and trends.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Average Credit Card Processing Fees and Costs in 2025

Credit card processing fees can add up to a big expense for merchants. Here are the average fees and costs for many issuers and payment networks in 2025.