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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.
June 28, 2024 by Jack Caporal
The 10 Most Affordable Cities With High Salaries and Low Costs of Living
McKinney, Texas tops the list of the 10 most affordable cities in the United States. See which other places made the cut based on a recent analysis.
June 20, 2024 by Jack Caporal
How Many Cars Are in the U.S.? Car Ownership Statistics 2024
Car ownership is on the rise, but how many cars are out there? Which states have the highest ownership rates? What about EVs? Read on to find the answers.
June 5, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Average Credit Card Processing Fees and Costs in 2024
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 2024.
May 10, 2024 by Jack Caporal
2024 Financial Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health Survey
Financial anxiety is widespread among Americans. Get the latest data and strategies to cope with financial stress here.
April 24, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Wage Garnishment Laws in All 50 States
Wage garnishment rules vary by state. Read on for a rundown of wage garnishment rules in all 50 states.
April 22, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Survey: Most Believe They're Overpaying for Their Subscriptions
Fifty-seven percent of respondents think they’re paying too much for subscriptions. Learn more about the data uncovered in our 2024 Subscription Sanity survey.
April 19, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Average Closing Costs: What Will You Pay?
What are the average closing costs in the United States? What's included in closing costs? We have state-by-state figures to give you the best data.
March 21, 2024 by Jack Caporal
2024 Cryptocurrency Investor Trends and Preferences Survey
The Motley Fool Motley Fool Money surveyed 2,000 Americans to understand their views of cryptocurrency. Keep reading for the findings.
March 7, 2024 by Jack Caporal
The Average Cost of a Wedding
The average cost of a wedding in 2023 was $33,000 to $35,000. Read on for a wedding budget breakdown.
March 7, 2024 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. 27, 2024 by Jack Caporal
What Customers Want From Banks: Online Banking Trends and Consumer Priorities
We surveyed 2,000 consumers to find out the most important banking features: security and fraud protection, customer service, and online banking access.
Feb. 12, 2024 by Jack Caporal
Survey: Car Insurance Shopping Preferences and Trends
The Motley Fool Motley Fool Money surveyed 2,000 Americans on their auto insurance shopping preferences and habits. Learn what we found out.
Feb. 5, 2024 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.
Jan. 11, 2024 by Jack Caporal
How Credit Scores Impact Auto Insurance Premiums
Drivers with poor credit pay over double what drivers with excellent credit pay, on average. Read on for more details.
Jan. 11, 2024 by Jack Caporal
How Your Driving Record Impacts Your Car Insurance Payment
A DUI can add over $1,000 to the annual cost of car insurance. See how your driving record changes your auto insurance payment here.
Jan. 10, 2024 by Jack Caporal
The Average Cost of Car Insurance in All 50 States
The national average annual cost of car insurance in 2023 was $3,017. How does your payment compare? Learn the details here.
Oct. 18, 2023 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.
Sept. 27, 2023 by Jack Caporal
U.S. Economy Could Lose Up to $12 Billion a Month Due to Government Shutdown
The government shutdown could mean big losses for your local economy. We outlined the millions each state's economy stands to lose if the government shutdown continues.
Sept. 18, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Are You Well-Paid? Compare Your Salary to the Average U.S. Income
What's the average salary in the U.S.? What's the median income for men and women? Which professions make the most? Read on to find out what the research says.
Sept. 1, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Here's How Much It Costs to Raise a Child
It costs roughly $300,000 to raise a child. Read on for expenditures by category and age.
Aug. 3, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Record $41.5B in Back-to-School Shopping Forecasted for 2023, With 30% of Parents Using Credit Cards
Parents are expected to spend $41.5 billion on back-to-school shopping, and 30% intend to rely on credit cards. Read on to learn more.
July 11, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Study: 26% of Americans Have Used ChatGPT for Credit Card Recommendations
Fifty-four percent of Americans surveyed by The Motley Fool Motley Fool Money have used ChatGPT to recommend a financial product. Find out more on how AI is changing personal finance.
July 6, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Wildfire Insurance Statistics
Are you at risk of a wildfire? Here's a roundup of wildfire statistics homeowners should know when looking for insurance.
July 6, 2023 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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