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March 10, 2026 by Jack Caporal

Average Savings Account Interest Rate in March 2026

The national average savings account interest rate is 0.39% APY as of February 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates have changed and where to find a better rate.
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March 10, 2026 by Jack Caporal

Average Credit Card Interest Rate in March 2026

The average credit card interest rate is 20.97% APR as of November 2025, per Federal Reserve data. See how rates are set and what they mean for carrying a balance.
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March 10, 2026 by Jack Caporal

The Average Checking Account Interest Rate in March 2026

The national average checking account interest rate is 0.07% APY as of February 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates compare and where to find a better rate.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Americans Spend 13x More Time Scrubbing Toilets Than on Financial Planning. Here's the Fix.

Only 2.7% of Americans do financial planning on any given day -- and spend less time on it than it takes to brew coffee. Here's how to change that.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

The Median Monthly Mortgage Payment in 2026 by State, City, and More

The median monthly mortgage payment is $2,070 -- read on for mortgage payment statistics by city, state, income, and more.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Personal Loan Statistics Heading Into 2026

U.S. personal loan balances hit a record high of $276 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. Check out all the most notable personal loan statistics here.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

What Is the Average Down Payment on a House?

The median down payment on a house is 15% of its value. Want more down payment statistics? We have them right here.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

The Largest Robo-Advisors: AUM, Users, and Returns

Vanguard runs the largest robo-advisor by AUM, with over $300 billion in assets. Read on to learn more.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Average American Credit Card Debt Heading Into 2026

Credit card debt totaled $1.28 trillion as of the fourth quarter of 2025. Read on for more credit card debt statistics and trends.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Average American Household Debt in 2025: Facts and Figures

American households carry more than $18 trillion in debt, and the average household debt is $105,056. Read on for more household debt statistics.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

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

Discover wasteful spending trends -- and how high-yield savings accounts and budgeting tools can help curb impulse buying and grow your cash.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud Statistics for 2025

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.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

American Households' Average Monthly Expenses: $6,545

The average monthly expenses for an American household total $6,545. But where does that all go? Read on to find out how much we spend on housing, food, and more.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

The Average Savings Account Balance In The U.S. – Here’s How Much Americans Have in the Bank

Learn the average savings account balance in the U.S., why medians matter, how your savings compare to national benchmarks, and strategies to boost your savings.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

These Are the Top Financial New Year's Resolutions for 2026

See the top 2026 financial resolutions among Americans, according to a nationwide Motley Fool Money poll of 2,600 U.S. adults.
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Updated 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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Updated by Jack Caporal

Credit Card Late Fee Statistics: Who Pays Most Often?

Credit card late fees cost Americans $14.5 billion in 2022. Younger, low-income, and subprime borrowers are hit hardest. See who pays and how to avoid fees.
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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

The Average Cost of Airfare: How Much Is a Plane Ticket?

The average cost of a domestic plane ticket is $386 as of the second quarter of 2025. Motley Fool Money has the latest airfare data by airport and route.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

The Average Cost of a Vacation in 2025: Trends and Statistics

The average cost of a vacation in 2025 is projected to be $7,249, up nearly $1,400 from 2024. Read on for a full breakdown of average vacation costs.
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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.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

Video Game Spending Statistics

American families spend $449 on average every year on video games, including consoles and accessories. See how your spending compares.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

The Largest Mortgage Lenders in the U.S.

More than 4,800 institutions provided over 6 million mortgages adding up to over $2 trillion in 2024. Read on to see the largest mortgage lenders.
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Updated 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.
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Updated by Jack Caporal

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.