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48% of Americans Considering Moving in 2025 Cite Political Climate as Reason
In the face of uncertainty about what this year might mean for the housing market and the broader economy, 2025 brings plenty of opportunities for positive and negative change.
In the face of uncertainty about what this year might mean for the housing market and the broader economy, 2025 brings plenty of opportunities for positive and negative change.
Amid Worsening Climate Change, Billion-Dollar Winter Disasters More Than Double in 2 Decades
While winter often means cozy, homey weather, it can also mean severe storms.
While winter often means cozy, homey weather, it can also mean severe storms.
97.1% of Retirement-Age Americans Have Nonmortgage Debt, With Residents in Largest Metros Owing Median of $11,349
Many of us look forward to retirement as a time of peace and tranquility, both in our lives and in our finances.
Many of us look forward to retirement as a time of peace and tranquility, both in our lives and in our finances.
The Most Maxed-Out Places in America
Credit cards can be powerful financial tools, but they can quickly become double-edged swords.
Credit cards can be powerful financial tools, but they can quickly become double-edged swords.
Black Americans Own a Disproportionately Small Share of Homes in 50 Largest US Metros
As this study shows, Black people in each of the nation’s 50 largest metros own a disproportionately small share of homes relative to their population.
As this study shows, Black people in each of the nation’s 50 largest metros own a disproportionately small share of homes relative to their population.
Seattle Leads the Largest Metros in Alcohol Spending, While Houston Is at the Bottom
How is booze affecting Americans’ budgets? According to a recent LendingTree survey, more than a quarter of drinkers admitted alcohol has negatively affected their finances.
How is booze affecting Americans’ budgets? According to a recent LendingTree survey, more than a quarter of drinkers admitted alcohol has negatively affected their finances.
Only 13% of Millennials Are Debt-Free, Credit Card Debt Most Common Problem
When the words “debt” and “millennial” are written in the same sentence, it usually has to do with the nation’s trillion-dollar student loan debt crisis.
When the words “debt” and “millennial” are written in the same sentence, it usually has to do with the nation’s trillion-dollar student loan debt crisis.
Parents With Young Children Spend Average of $731 Annually on Kids’ Extracurriculars, and Majority Believe It’ll Lead to Income or Career
Extracurriculars are the name of the game for children younger than 18, with sports being the fan favorite.
Extracurriculars are the name of the game for children younger than 18, with sports being the fan favorite.
Americans Are Burdened With Thousands of Dollars in Medical Debt, but Nearly All Who Negotiate Their Bills Are Successful
Don’t be afraid to question your medical bills.
Don’t be afraid to question your medical bills.
Job Tenure Drops Nearly 11% in 10 Years — Here’s a Deeper Look by Industry, Occupation and More
The modern workforce has experienced significant changes in recent years, with technological advancements, the COVID-19 pandemic and more altering the job market.
The modern workforce has experienced significant changes in recent years, with technological advancements, the COVID-19 pandemic and more altering the job market.
22% of Retirement-Age Americans Are Still Working, With New Jersey Seeing the Largest Increase in Older Adults in the Workforce
Significant growth in the 65-and-older population, changes in Social Security policies and a higher cost of living have led to a large share of older adults in the workforce.
Significant growth in the 65-and-older population, changes in Social Security policies and a higher cost of living have led to a large share of older adults in the workforce.
Women Are More Frugal Than Men, but They Feel Greater Financial Strain
Just 22% of women say they’re satisfied with their progress toward their financial goals (versus the 31% of men who say the same).
Just 22% of women say they’re satisfied with their progress toward their financial goals (versus the 31% of men who say the same).
31% of Americans Would Rather Go Into Debt Than Borrow From Loved Ones
There is still a stigma around borrowing from friends and family.
There is still a stigma around borrowing from friends and family.
93% of Americans Who Negotiate a Medical Bill Get it Eliminated or Reduced
Medical debt is keeping Americans from achieving major personal and financial milestones.
Medical debt is keeping Americans from achieving major personal and financial milestones.
55% Would Spend More on Eco-Friendly Products While Willing to Boycott Less-Green Companies
Younger shoppers are the most willing to spend more to go “green,” while women are more on board with sustainable spending than men (61% versus 49%).
Younger shoppers are the most willing to spend more to go “green,” while women are more on board with sustainable spending than men (61% versus 49%).