Blame Game: 60% of Those With Credit Card Debt Say It Was Unavoidable
Of the 47% of consumers with credit card debt, 60% believe factors beyond their control caused it. Here's what else we found. Read More
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Spending on Apparel and Services Up After Free-Falling During COVID-19 Pandemic
According to a LendingTree study, American households spent 2.7% of their 2022 budget on apparel and services. Read More
Fewer Americans to Make Political Donations in 2024 Presidential Election Season Than in 2020s
Just 26% of Americans say they plan to contribute money to a political campaign this year, down 10 points from 2020, according to our survey. Read More
Most Guests Feel Weddings Are Too Expensive, and 31% Have Taken on Debt to Attend
Of the 54% of Americans who’ve attended a wedding in the past five years, 31% have taken on debt to do so. Read More
3 in 4 Parents Say Raising Children Has Been Far More Expensive Than Expected, With Those With Young Kids Spending $11,505 a Year per Child
Parents estimate they spend $11,505 a year per child, and 90% acknowledge parenting would be easier if they had more money. Read More
Women Are More Frugal Than Men, but They Feel Greater Financial Strain
Women are less likely than men to report they’re doing well financially but are more likely to curb spending, according to our survey. Read More
48% of Americans Plan Spring Travel, but Some Bring Home Debt as a Souvenir
For many Americans, spring break means making a break for it — often toward somewhere primed for fun in the sun. Read More
Gen Zers Fuel the Sober Surge as 45% of Americans Ditch Alcohol
Nearly half of Americans (45%) say they don’t drink alcohol, up from 42% in 2024. Gen Z is the most alcohol-averse generation. Read More
75% of Americans Will Tune Into the Super Bowl (Taylor’s Version), Spending $116 on Average
24% of Gen Zers and 20% of millennials have an increased interest in football this year due to Taylor Swift’s influence. Read More
Average Holiday Debt Plummets to $1,028 — Down 34% From 2022 and the Lowest Since 2017
According to a LendingTree survey, 34% of Americans went into debt this holiday season, but they’re carrying the lowest amount since 2017. Read More