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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. 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.
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.
July 3, 2024 by
Jack Caporal
The 10 Most Affordable Cities With High Salaries and Low Cost of Living in the South
The South is home to many of the most affordable cities in the country. Check out which places top the list and see how much residents can save.
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.
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.
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.
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