Recent Research
Sept. 18, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Are You Well-Paid? Compare Your Salary to the Average U.S. Income
What's the average salary in the U.S.? What's the median income for men and women? Which professions make the most? Read on to find out what the research says.
Sept. 13, 2023 by Jack Caporal
American Households' Average Monthly Expenses: $6,081
The average monthly expenses for an American household total $6,081. But where does that all go? Read on to find out how much we spend on housing, food, and more.
Sept. 1, 2023 by Lyle Daly
Average Credit Card Processing Fees and Costs in 2023
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 2023.
Sept. 1, 2023 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.
Aug. 9, 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.
Aug. 3, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Study: Buy Now, Pay Later Use Declines for Third Straight Year
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. 3, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Record $41.5B in Back-to-School Shopping Forecasted for 2023, With 30% of Parents Using Credit Cards
Parents are expected to spend $41.5 billion on back-to-school shopping, and 30% intend to rely on credit cards. Read on to learn more.
July 31, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Average House Price by State in 2023
The average house price in the United States as of the 2nd quarter of 2023 is $436,800. See recent trends and how states compare here.
July 14, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Average American Household Debt in 2023: Facts and Figures
American households carry $17 trillion in debt as of the second quarter of 2023, and the average household debt is $101,915 as of the end of 2022. Read on for more.
July 14, 2023 by Jack Caporal
The Average Cost of a Wedding
The average cost of a wedding in 2022 was $30,000. Read on for a wedding budget breakdown.
July 13, 2023 by Jack Caporal
The Largest Mortgage Lenders in the U.S.
More than 4,300 institutions provided mortgages in 2022. Fifteen of the top 25 lenders were non-bank financial institutions. Read on to learn our findings.
July 11, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Study: 26% of Americans Have Used ChatGPT for Credit Card Recommendations
Fifty-four percent of Americans surveyed by The Motley Fool Ascent have used ChatGPT to recommend a financial product. Find out more on how AI is changing personal finance.
July 6, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Wildfire Insurance Statistics
Are you at risk of a wildfire? Here's a roundup of wildfire statistics homeowners should know when looking for insurance.
July 6, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Hurricane Insurance Statistics
Some areas are more prone to hurricanes than others. Read on for a roundup of hurricane statistics homeowners should know when looking for insurance.
June 7, 2023 by Jack Caporal
How Much Do Americans Spend on Gas Every Month?
Americans spent $2,148 on gas in 2021. That's up from $1,568 in 2020. Read on for state-level data and tips for how to save.
June 5, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Study: Most Americans Have One or Two Credit Cards
Most Americans don't have more than a couple credit cards. How many credit cards should you have? Find out what the research says.
May 31, 2023 by Jack Caporal
The Average Credit Score in America
How does your credit score compare to the average American's? Find out in this 2023 report brought to you by the experts at The Ascent.
May 15, 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.
May 8, 2023 by Lyle Daly
The 10 Most Affordable Cities With High Salaries and Low Cost of Living in the Northeast
The Northeastern United States has high salaries and costs of living. Check out the 10 most affordable cities in the Northeast to see the top deals.
May 8, 2023 by Lyle Daly
The 10 Most Affordable Cities With High Salaries and Low Cost of Living in the South
The South is home to many of the most affordable cities in the country. Check out which places top the list and see how much residents can save.
May 8, 2023 by Lyle Daly
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 best deals on this list of the 10 most affordable cities in the Midwest.
May 8, 2023 by Lyle Daly
The 10 Most Affordable Cities 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 cities in the West.
May 8, 2023 by Lyle Daly
The 10 Most Affordable Cities With High Salaries and Low Costs of Living
Cedar Park, Texas tops the list of the 10 most affordable cities in the United States. See which other places made the cut based on a recent analysis.
May 1, 2023 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.
April 28, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Study: COVID-19 Led Americans to Prioritize Spending Over Saving
Just 29% of Americans say COVID-19 led them to prioritize saving over spending. Read on to learn more.
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