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March 5, 2025 by
Jack Caporal
Average Closing Costs on a House
What are the average closing costs on a house? What's included in closing costs? We have state-by-state figures to give you the best data.
March 4, 2025 by
Jack Caporal
The Largest Brokerage Firms
Charles Schwab has $10.33 trillion worth of assets under management, making it the largest brokerage firm by that measure. Learn more here.
March 3, 2025 by
Jack Caporal
Survey: The Hidden Costs of Homeownership
Over a third of homeowners run into unexpected costs after closing on their new home -- find out what they are and how much they cost.
Feb. 26, 2025 by
Jack Caporal
The Average Credit Score in America
The average credit score in America is 715, unchanged from the previous year. Find out how yours compares in this full report by Motley Fool Money.
Feb. 24, 2025 by
Jack Caporal
Survey: The Most Common Home-Buying Regrets
A quarter of home owners surveyed by Motley Fool Money have some type of buyer's remorse. Read on to find out the most common home-buying regrets.
Feb. 20, 2025 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.
Feb. 14, 2025 by
Jack Caporal
Average American Credit Card Debt in 2025
Credit card debt reached a record $1.211 trillion as of the fourth quarter of 2024. Read on for more credit card debt statistics and trends.
Feb. 14, 2025 by
Jack Caporal
Average American Household Debt in 2025: Facts and Figures
American households carry $18 trillion in debt and the average household debt is $105,056. Read on for more household debt statistics for 2025.
Feb. 13, 2025 by
Jack Caporal
Study: Race, Ethnicity, and Personal Finance in America
The racial wealth gap is established. But what about differences in personal finances? We surveyed 2,000 Americans for the latest on race and finances in the U.S.
Feb. 10, 2025 by
Jack Caporal
The Average Cost of a Divorce
How much does a divorce cost? We dug into survey results to find the average cost of divorce, including contested, uncontested, and more.
Feb. 3, 2025 by
Jack Caporal
The Average Cost of a Wedding
The average cost of a wedding is $33,000. Read on for a wedding budget breakdown.
Jan. 28, 2025 by
Jack Caporal
Average House Price by State
The median house price in the United States as of the fourth quarter of 2024 is $419,200. See how states compare here.
Jan. 23, 2025 by
Jack Caporal
2025 Cryptocurrency Investor Trends Survey
Motley Fool Money surveyed 2,000 Americans to understand their views of cryptocurrency. Keep reading for the findings.
Jan. 16, 2025 by
Jack Caporal
Study: Generational Credit Card Habits
The Motley Fool Motley Fool Money surveyed 2,000 Americans on their credit card habits and found some generational differences. Find out if they apply to you.
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 2025
U.S. personal loan balances hit a record high of $251 billion in the fourth 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. 13, 2024 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.
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
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.
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