Recent Research

March 27, 2023 by Jack Caporal

Study: How Rich Americans Use Credit Cards

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.
March 27, 2023 by Jack Caporal

Beating Inflation: Credit Card Rewards and Points

Credit cards can mitigate inflation, particularly in hard hit categories like groceries, gas, and travel.
March 24, 2023 by Jack Caporal

Study: Americans Value Credit Card Rewards Over Trust

How do Generation Z, Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers use credit cards differently? We surveyed 2,000 Americans to find out.
Feb. 24, 2023 by Jack Caporal

Study: Rent-to-Own: Pros, Cons, and Consumer Views

Seventy percent of Americans are aware of the rent-to-own process and 79% would consider using a rent-to-own agreement in 2023, but concerns remain.
Feb. 8, 2023 by Jack Caporal

Auditing America's Financial Health

After years of improvement, America's financial health has declined heading into 2023. The average financial well-being score in February 2022 was 51.1, down from 52.4 in February 2021.
Jan. 5, 2023 by Jack Caporal

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Statistics

Are bankruptcies increasing or decreasing? Who files bankruptcy the most? Find the answers and more in these Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy statistics.
Nov. 18, 2022 by Jack Caporal

Average Closing Costs: What Will You Pay?

What are the average closing costs in the United States? What's included in closing costs? We have state-by-state figures to give you the best data.
Sept. 20, 2022 by Jack Caporal

Average American Household Debt in 2022: Facts and Figures

Curious how much debt the average American carries in 2022 and how it compares to recent years? Read on to find all the latest information and statistics.
June 29, 2022 by Lyle Daly

The Average Cost of Car Insurance

The average cost of car insurance is $2,875 per year, according to a 2022 rate analysis by The Ascent, a Motley Fool service.
May 18, 2022 by Lyle Daly

How Many Cars Are in the U.S.? Car Ownership Statistics 2022

Car ownership is on the rise, but how many cars are out there? Which states have the highest ownership rates? What about EVs? Read on to find the answers.
April 29, 2022 by Jack Caporal

How Will Climate Change Impact Homeowners Insurance in All 50 States?

A look at how climate change will impact homeowners insurance in all 50 states.
April 1, 2022 by Lyle Daly

The Top 10 Largest Life Insurance Companies in 2022

The life insurance industry is worth over $190 billion. Explore the most recent premium numbers and market shares for the largest life insurance companies.
March 2, 2022 by Lyle Daly

The Top 10 Largest Auto Insurance Companies in 2022

Auto insurance is a $250B market that's dominated by top carriers. Review the latest statistics to learn more about the largest auto insurance companies.
Feb. 10, 2022 by Jack Caporal

52% of Americans Say Secret Spending or Lying About Money Is Cheating

Most Americans thinks secret spending or lying about money counts as cheating in a relationship. Find out what else Americans think about financial infidelity.
Feb. 3, 2022 by Jack Caporal

The NFT Market: Average NFT Prices, Largest Marketplaces, and More

The NFT market has exploded in recent years -- but just how big is it? What do NFTs cost? And what are the most expensive NFTs ever sold? Read on to find out more.
Nov. 23, 2021 by Jack Caporal

The Homeowners Insurance Discounts That Save You the Most, Ranked

Homeowners insurance discounts can save you a lot -- we dug into the data to find out exactly how much each one will likely save you.
Nov. 9, 2021 by Lyle Daly

Average Cost of a Mortgage Refinance: $3,398

How much does a refinance cost? About $3,398, according to the latest statistics. Here's everything you need to know.
Oct. 26, 2021 by Jack Caporal

Credit Union vs. Retail Bank Mortgage and Interest Rates

Who has better interest rates, credit unions or banks? We looked at data from the past 10 years to find the answer.
Oct. 6, 2021 by Jack Caporal

This Is How Credit Card Companies Hauled in $176 Billion in 2020

Credit card companies earned $176 billion in 2020. Here's how they did it, with specific examples from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and more.
Sept. 28, 2021 by Jack Caporal

Millennial Home Buyers Are Changing the Home-Buying Process: 39% of Millennials Are Comfortable Buying a Home Online

Digitally savvy millennials are changing how Americans buy homes. We report on the statistics, including digital home-buying and priorities, here.
Sept. 10, 2021 by Jack Caporal

How Do Current Mortgage Rates Compare to Average Historical Mortgage Rates?

Average mortgage rates have been at all-time lows in 2021, but how do they compared to historical mortgage rates? We dig into the data to find out.
July 28, 2021 by Jack Caporal

The 2021 Housing Market: 89% of Properties Sell in a Month

The 2021 housing market is red-hot. Sellers are getting an average of four offers on their homes, and the average time on the market is only 17 days. Read on for more statistics!
July 23, 2021 by Jack Caporal

Study: The Most Socially Equitable Cities in the U.S.

Is your city socially equitable? Do you think your community does a good job taking care of its members? We used six factors to rank U.S. cities and find the answer.
June 16, 2021 by Jack Caporal

Average Down Payment on a House 2021: $27,850

The median down payment on a house is $28,750. Want more down payment statistics? We have them right here.
June 15, 2021 by Lyle Daly

COVID-19 Fraud Statistics: Over $480 Million in Losses and Counting

COVID-19 and stimulus check fraud is a growing problem. Americans have already lost over $100 million. These fraud statistics show the scope of the issue.