Recent Research
June 7, 2023 by Jack Caporal
How Much Do Americans Spend on Gas Every Month?
Americans spent $2,148 on gas in 2021. That's up from $1,568 in 2020. Read on for state-level data and tips for how to save.
June 5, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Study: Most Americans Have One or Two Credit Cards
Most Americans don't have more than a couple credit cards. How many credit cards should you have? Find out what the research says.
May 31, 2023 by Jack Caporal
The Average Credit Score in America
How does your credit score compare to the average American's? Find out in this 2023 report brought to you by the experts at Motley Fool Money.
May 1, 2023 by Jack Caporal
PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle: What Americans Want Out of Digital Payment Apps
Approximately three-quarters of Americans trust digital payment apps as much as credit and debit cards -- but what features do they want most? Read on to find out.
April 28, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Study: COVID-19 Led Americans to Prioritize Spending Over Saving
Just 29% of Americans say COVID-19 led them to prioritize saving over spending. Read on to learn more.
April 17, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Electric Vehicle Tax Credits, Rebates, and EV Charger Incentives: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to federal and state incentives for electric vehicles and chargers
April 13, 2023 by Jack Caporal
SNAP Statistics and Eligibility Changes for 2023
SNAP helps over 42 million low-income households afford groceries each month -- but big changes have impacted the program. Read on to see how.
March 27, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Study: How Rich Americans Use Credit Cards
How do high-net-worth Americans use credit cards? Which types and brands do they prefer? Do they have good habits? We surveyed 1,500 of them to find out.
March 27, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Beating Inflation: Credit Card Rewards and Points
Credit cards can mitigate inflation, particularly in hard hit categories like groceries, gas, and travel.
March 24, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Study: Americans Value Credit Card Rewards Over Trust
How do Generation Z, Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers use credit cards differently? We surveyed 2,000 Americans to find out.
Feb. 24, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Study: Rent-to-Own: Pros, Cons, and Consumer Views
Seventy percent of Americans are aware of the rent-to-own process and 79% would consider using a rent-to-own agreement in 2023, but concerns remain.
Feb. 8, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Auditing America's Financial Health
After years of improvement, America's financial health has declined heading into 2023. The average financial well-being score in February 2022 was 51.1, down from 52.4 in February 2021.
Jan. 5, 2023 by Jack Caporal
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Statistics
Are bankruptcies increasing or decreasing? Who files bankruptcy the most? Find the answers and more in these Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy statistics.
Sept. 20, 2022 by Jack Caporal
Average American Household Debt in 2022: Facts and Figures
Curious how much debt the average American carries in 2022 and how it compares to recent years? Read on to find all the latest information and statistics.
June 29, 2022 by Lyle Daly
The Average Cost of Car Insurance
The average cost of car insurance is $2,875 per year, according to a 2022 rate analysis by Motley Fool Money, a Motley Fool service.
April 29, 2022 by Jack Caporal
How Will Climate Change Impact Homeowners Insurance in All 50 States?
A look at how climate change will impact homeowners insurance in all 50 states.
April 1, 2022 by Lyle Daly
The Top 10 Largest Life Insurance Companies in 2022
The life insurance industry is worth over $190 billion. Explore the most recent premium numbers and market shares for the largest life insurance companies.
March 2, 2022 by Lyle Daly
The Top 10 Largest Auto Insurance Companies in 2022
Auto insurance is a $250B market that's dominated by top carriers. Review the latest statistics to learn more about the largest auto insurance companies.
Feb. 10, 2022 by Jack Caporal
52% of Americans Say Secret Spending or Lying About Money Is Cheating
Most Americans thinks secret spending or lying about money counts as cheating in a relationship. Find out what else Americans think about financial infidelity.
Feb. 3, 2022 by Jack Caporal
The NFT Market: Average NFT Prices, Largest Marketplaces, and More
The NFT market has exploded in recent years -- but just how big is it? What do NFTs cost? And what are the most expensive NFTs ever sold? Read on to find out more.
Nov. 23, 2021 by Jack Caporal
The Homeowners Insurance Discounts That Save You the Most, Ranked
Homeowners insurance discounts can save you a lot -- we dug into the data to find out exactly how much each one will likely save you.
Nov. 9, 2021 by Lyle Daly
Average Cost of a Mortgage Refinance: $3,398
How much does a refinance cost? About $3,398, according to the latest statistics. Here's everything you need to know.
Oct. 26, 2021 by Jack Caporal
Credit Union vs. Retail Bank Mortgage and Interest Rates
Who has better interest rates, credit unions or banks? We looked at data from the past 10 years to find the answer.
Oct. 6, 2021 by Jack Caporal
This Is How Credit Card Companies Hauled in $176 Billion in 2020
Credit card companies earned $176 billion in 2020. Here's how they did it, with specific examples from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and more.
Sept. 28, 2021 by Jack Caporal
Millennial Home Buyers Are Changing the Home-Buying Process: 39% of Millennials Are Comfortable Buying a Home Online
Digitally savvy millennials are changing how Americans buy homes. We report on the statistics, including digital home-buying and priorities, here.
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