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Dec. 16, 2024 by Jack Caporal
The Largest Brokerage Firms
Charles Schwab has $10.31 trillion worth of assets under management, making it the largest brokerage firm by that measure. Learn more here.
Dec. 12, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Lottery Statistics and Revenue by State
Americans shelled out $97.8 billion on state lottery tickets in 2022 and earned a prize payout of $65.2 billion. Does that make playing the lottery a good investment?
Dec. 10, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Personal Loan Statistics for 2024
U.S. personal loan balances hit a record high of $249 billion in the third quarter of 2024. Check out all the most notable personal loan statistics here.
Nov. 19, 2024 by Jack Caporal
The Largest Robo-Advisors: AUM, Users, and Returns
Vanguard Digital Advisor is the largest robo-advisor by AUM, with over $333 billion in assets. Read on to learn more.
Nov. 15, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Average American Credit Card Debt in 2024
Credit card debt reached a record $1.166 trillion as of the third quarter of 2024. Read on for more credit card debt statistics and trends.
Nov. 13, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud Statistics for 2024
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.
Nov. 12, 2024 by Jack Caporal
The Average Cost of Car Ownership
Estimates put the real cost of car ownership at around $12,000 per year. See a full breakdown here.
Nov. 8, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Survey: Optimism Grows About Keeping Financial New Year's Resolutions in 2025
See the latest poll on top financial resolutions for 2025, like paying off debt, saving, and investing.
Nov. 5, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Average Tax Refund: When Will I Get My Tax Refund?
The average individual income tax refund is $3,050 in 2024, a 4.8% increase from 2023. Read on for a deep dive into tax refunds in 2024.
Oct. 31, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Average House Price by State in 2024
The average house price in the United States as of the third quarter of 2024 is $420,400. See how states compare here.
Oct. 31, 2024 by Jack Caporal
The Largest Mortgage Lenders in the U.S.
More than 4,800 institutions provided mortgages in 2023. Fifteen of the top 25 lenders were non-bank financial institutions. Read on to learn our findings.
Oct. 18, 2024 by Jack Caporal
2024 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.
Oct. 18, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Credit and Debit Card Market Share by Network and Issuer
We've collected statistics on credit card market share and debit card market share. See the most popular issuers, networks, and more in our latest report.
Oct. 4, 2024 by Jack Caporal
How Much Time Does the Average American Spend on Personal Finance?
Americans spend more time each day doing laundry than working on their personal finances. Find out how a few more minutes a day could increase your financial security.
Sept. 27, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Video Game Spending Statistics
American families spend $435 on average every year on video games, including consoles and accessories. See how your spending compares.
Sept. 27, 2024 by Jack Caporal
American Households' Average Monthly Expenses: $6,440
The average monthly expenses for an American household total $6,440. But where does that all go? Read on to find out how much we spend on housing, food, and more.
Sept. 12, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Study: Race and Personal Finance in America
The racial wealth gap is solidly established. But what about differences in personal finance habits? We surveyed 2,000 Americans to get the latest data on race and finances in the U.S.
Sept. 10, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Millennial Home-Buying and Homeownership Statistics
Over 50% of millennials are now homeowners, but it took them longer to reach that threshold than older generations. Read on to learn why.
Aug. 20, 2024 by Jack Caporal
How Natural Disasters Impact the Personal Finances of Americans
Each year, more than 20 weather events cost the economy 1 billion dollars or more. Read on to learn how this affects Americans' wallets.
Aug. 7, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Average American Household Debt in 2024: Facts and Figures
American households carry $17.9 trillion in debt and the average household debt is $104,215. Read on for more household debt statistics for 2024.
July 29, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Americans' Top Financial Priorities in the 2024 Presidential Election
We asked 2,000 Americans what their top financial priorities are heading into the 2024 election. Inflation was top of mind. Read on for more findings.
July 16, 2024 by Jack Caporal
The Average Savings Account Balance
How much do Americans have in their savings accounts? New data shows their average savings account balance and whether they can handle an emergency expense.
July 3, 2024 by Jack Caporal
The 10 Most Affordable Cities With High Salaries and Low Cost of Living in the Northeast
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.
July 3, 2024 by Jack Caporal
The 10 Most Affordable Cities With High Salaries and Low Cost of Living in the West
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.
July 3, 2024 by Jack Caporal
The 10 Most Affordable Cities With High Salaries and Low Cost of Living in the Midwest
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.
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