Get Ready: US Child Costs Up (A Lot)
Having a child is daunting for several reasons, and costs are top of mind for many Americans. The latest LendingTree study shows that the annual costs associated with raising a small child (from food and […]
People Who Drive These 10 Cars Are America’s Worst Drivers
Many drivers have a favorite car brand or one they hate seeing on the road. Their distrust may be warranted, whether they’ve had bad experiences with other drivers or they buy into another brand’s reputation. […]
Lovebirds Plan on Spending This Much on Valentine’s Day … Though Over Half of Americans Would Skip It If They Could
Love is in the air, but Americans’ wallets are feeling the pressure. Americans in relationships plan to spend an average of $179 on their significant others for Valentine’s Day, according to the latest LendingTree survey […]
No More Cozy Winters? Billion-Dollar Winter Disasters More Than Double in 2 Decades
While winter often means cozy, homey weather, it can also mean severe storms. In fact, billion-dollar winter disasters from December through March have jumped 135.5% over the past 20 years, according to the newest LendingTree […]
The Average American Took on This Much Holiday Debt: 3 Tips to Pay Down That Debt in 2025
Consumers spread more than Christmas cheer this holiday season; they also took on debt. In fact, 36% of Americans took on holiday debt this season, with 42% of them having their highest interest rate at […]
Ho, Ho, Broke: Nearly Half of Americans Say Debt Is Synonymous With the Season
Holiday cheer is priceless — until your credit card statement disagrees. This year, 30% of holiday gift-givers expect to go into debt, according to the latest LendingTree survey of nearly 2,050 U.S. consumers. Not only […]
These 5 Products Have the Most Expensive Pumpkin Spice “Tax”
Fall’s flavor can come at a high cost. According to the latest LendingTree study, pumpkin-flavored products cost an average of 7.4% more than their nonpumpkin alternatives. That’s a “latte” dough, but fall fanatics don’t need […]
Brace Yourselves: Shrinkflation Is Here. Check Out the Products & Brands Most Affected
If your grocery bags feel lighter or your trips to the store are becoming more frequent, you’re not alone. Some companies are reducing the size or quantity of their products rather than raising prices, leaving […]
Furry Finances: Inflation is Making American Pet Ownership “Pawsitively Expensive”
As high costs continue to affect virtually every aspect of consumers’ daily lives, pet owners are barking up the debt tree. According to the latest LendingTree survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. consumers, 85% of pet […]
1 in 10 American Adults Didn’t Have Enough to Eat Last Week — US Food Scarcity Facts
Food is one of the basic human needs, yet a surprisingly high percentage of Americans struggle with food insecurity. According to the latest LendingTree study, a little over 1 in 10 (10.8%) American adults didn’t […]