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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are you at risk of a wildfire? Here's a roundup of wildfire statistics homeowners should know when looking for insurance.

Some areas are more prone to hurricanes than others. Read on for a roundup of hurricane statistics homeowners should know when looking for insurance.

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.

Most Americans don't have more than a couple credit cards. How many credit cards should you have? Find out what the research says.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Just 29% of Americans say COVID-19 led them to prioritize saving over spending. Read on to learn more.

A complete guide to federal and state incentives for electric vehicles and chargers

SNAP helps over 42 million low-income households afford groceries each month -- but big changes have impacted the program. Read on to see how.

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.