56% of Bridal Party Members Feel Pressured to Overspend, Leading to Debt and Regret
More than half in a bridal party say they’ve felt pressure to spend above what they could afford, according to a LendingTree survey. Read More
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64% of Cardholders Say Inflation Is One of Their Biggest Money Concerns, and It’s Forcing Them to Rely More on Plastic
As groceries and gas prices continue to rise, 64% of Americans say they’ve been turning to credit cards to make ends meet. Read More
Although Odds Dipped, LendingTree Survey Finds 70% of Requests for Lower Credit Card APRs Are Still Granted
Thinking of asking your issuer to lower your rate or waive an annual fee? Your chances of success aren’t as great as in previous years. Read More
65% of Americans Mistakenly Think Carrying A Credit Card Balance Helps Their Score
Americans are making credit card mistakes that are costing them money and impacting their credit scores, according to a LendingTree survey. Read More
COVID-19 and Credit Cards: Nearly Half Who Added Debt During Pandemic Blame Inflation
30% of Americans went into debt, while another 30% say they improved their credit score, according to a survey from LendingTree. Read More
46% of Parents Say Their Child Used Their Credit or Debit Card Without Permission, Racking Up $500+
Kids who took their parents’ credit or debit cards without asking racked up more than $500 on average. Here's what else we found. Read More
Americans Will Spend $208 On Their Significant Other This Valentine’s Day, Up 44%
American lovebirds expect to spend 44% more than last year and nearly 4 in 10 are planning a romantic restaurant date in this survey. Read More
As Credit Card Debt Increases, Nearly 80% of Americans Don’t Understand Balance Transfer Benefits
A stubborn myth about credit cards may be preventing people from using one of the most powerful debt-fighting tools. Read More
Millennials Will Shell Out Nearly $1,000 Hosting December Holiday Parties
Nearly 30% of Americans have firm plans to host December holiday gatherings at their home, expecting to spend about $760 on the occasion. Read More
Record Percentage of Americans Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner, Spending $392 on Average
Thanksgiving hosts are planning to spend an average of just under $400 — 18% less, on average, than last year's survey. Read More
