An outrageous percent of Shoppers Admit to purposely stealing at self checkout
Self-checkout machines can make our lives easier at the grocery store, but some self-appointed cashiers are self-appointing discounts. According to the latest LendingTree survey of 2,000 U.S....
View ArticleTabs and tabs on tech: 26% of Americans have taken on debt for the latest...
Phones, computers and smartwatches are the Apple (brand or otherwise) of many consumers’ eyes — but shelling out for new technology isn’t exactly smart for one’s wallet. According to the latest...
View ArticleFatal pedestrian-involved crashes more common in winter in every state but one
While the winter season brings holiday cheer, it also brings inclement weather, meaning the roads are often more dangerous — and more crowded as people travel for the holidays. According to the latest...
View ArticleHome sweet shared home? Non-homeowners fear they’ll never be able to buy a...
Homeownership may seem increasingly out of reach for many Americans, but a solution may be gaining traction: co-buying. In fact, 29% of Americans say they’d be open to co-buying a home with someone...
View ArticleGird your loins for winter: Nearly a third of Americans cut back or skip...
After a sweltering summer for many, Americans in some regions are bracing for a harsh winter. With intense temperatures, comfort may be top of mind — but adjusting the thermostat comes at a cost. In...
View Article44% of Americans think housing market at risk of crashing in next year — and...
It’s impossible to predict the housing market’s future — but most Americans have a pretty grim outlook. According to the latest LendingTree survey of over 2,000 U.S. consumers, 44% of Americans think...
View ArticleUS immigrants lead the best lives in these American cities, new study shows
Nearly 14% of the U.S. population, or 46.2 million residents, is foreign-born. However, where immigrants settle down can have a considerable impact on their available opportunities. And according to...
View ArticleStudy finds the best and worst drivers by state
Driving involves a lot of trust in yourself and others on the road. However, not all states boast the safest drivers. Using QuoteWizard by LendingTree insurance quote data, we’ll look at where drivers...
View ArticleAverage car payment and auto loan statistics for 2024
The average car payment for new vehicles was $726 in the third quarter of 2023, a 3.6% increase from the third quarter of 2022. The average car payment for leased vehicles increased at a comparable...
View ArticleAn astonishing 28.8% of the public in largest US metros opened at least one...
Credit card interest rates are soaring — but that isn’t stopping consumers from opening new accounts. According to the latest LendingTree study, 28.8% of consumers in the 100 most populous metros...
View ArticleAverage car payment & auto loan statistics 2024: Know before you buy
The average car payment for new vehicles was $726 in the third quarter of 2023, a 3.6% increase from the third quarter of 2022. The average car payment for leased vehicles increased at a comparable...
View ArticleThe American debt problem: Shocking debt in numbers in largest metros
Debt can be stressful — particularly if you fall behind on payments. After a sustained period of price hikes, it may not be easy to keep up with debt payments. In fact, according to the latest...
View ArticleThe Most Maxed-Out Places in America: Credit Card Mania
Credit cards can be powerful financial tools, but they can quickly become double-edged swords. And many consumers are familiar with that pain: In fact, 23.7% of credit cardholders in the 100 largest...
View ArticleGen Zers are the Worst Drivers, With the Highest Accident Rates, Most DUIs &...
With age comes experience — particularly when it comes to driving. According to the latest LendingTree study, Gen Z drivers had the highest incident rate, the highest accident rate, the most DUIs and...
View ArticleUS Gas Prices Drop: See Where Your State’s Prices Rank
Average monthly gas prices are down $1.80 per gallon from their peak in June 2022, according to the newest LendingTree analysis. Meanwhile, average daily gas prices are down 5.8% year over year as of...
View ArticleThe American Dream Revamped: Younger Generations Prioritize Homeownership...
Move over, wedding bells and baby showers — the American dream prioritizes keys to a front door over the rest of the white picket fence life. According to the latest LendingTree survey of nearly 2,000...
View Article75% of Americans Will Tune Into the Super Bowl (Taylor’s Version), Spending...
Taylor Swift fans are coming out of the woods and into the end zone. As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11, Americans everywhere are gearing...
View Article52% of Americans Would Skip Valentine’s Day if They Could
Wallet, meet heart. Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching, and while many Americans are in the mood for love, their pockets may not be ready to take the hit. According to the latest LendingTree survey...
View ArticleNearly Half of GenZ Say They Can’t Make Ends Meet With 1 Job
Young Americans are hustling — literally. According to the latest LendingTree survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. Gen Zers and millennials, more than half of young Americans have a side hustle. And it isn’t...
View ArticleApril Showers Bring Spring Tornados & Hail
April showers bring May flowers, but not everyone is so lucky with spring storms. The latest LendingTree study shows that estimated damage for tornado- and hail-involved billion-dollar disasters...
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