Life of Interest: How Much Do People Pay in Interest Over a Lifetime
Interest payments are a certainty if you’re buying a home, car, or going to college. We worked out how much the average person pays in their lifetime here.
Personal Finance Guides, Tactics & Data
Explore our data and guides on credit building, the U.S. economy, national debt and the affordability of modern life. We spend hours trawling through data and asking important questions to make the world of personal finance easier to understand.
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Money
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The Cost Of Thanksgiving Dinner Over Time
In 1960, a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings cost just over $10 to serve 10 people. Here’s the research for each year in between.
Black Friday Shopping Regrets
Though the bargains during Black Friday can offer value, more than 2 in 5 consumers regret their purchase, view our study into Black Friday shopping regrets
Mapping Poverty: The Poverty Rates in Each U.S. State Over Time
The U.S. poverty rates vary greatly from state to state and fluctuates over time. See our full report on U.S. poverty rates by state here.
Life of Interest: How Much Do People Pay in Interest Over a Lifetime
Interest payments are a certainty if you’re buying a home, car, or going to college. We worked out how much the average person pays in their lifetime here.
Moving To The Suburbs: Which Are The Cheapest City Suburbs?
Moving to the suburbs has become more and more popular, but which are the cheapest city suburbs? We’ve analyzed 25 major cities and their suburbs to find out.
Skills Shortage: Which Jobs Are Most In-Demand & Where Are They?
To help you find the in-demand skills of the future, we’ve taken a look at the roles expected to see the most growth and which have a skills shortage in the US.
Property
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First-Time Homebuyer Statistics
Find all the first-time homebuyer statistics you need here in this in-depth report on the market and how it has changed over the years.
Internet as a Utility: What do Americans think?
The internet is an essential part of everyday life, but should it be treated as a utility like electricity and water? We asked 1,000 Americans here.
Credit Score
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Can You Buy a House with Bad Credit?
It is possible to buy a house with bad credit, but there are a few factors that mortgage lenders will look at.
Average Credit Score & Debt in Louisiana
The average credit score in Louisiana is 661, which is lower than the average national of 690. Here's data on credit cards, car loans, student debt and more.
Average Credit Score & Debt in Minnesota
The average household in Minnesota has debts of $57,170 and credit score averaging 680. Here's data on local credit cards, car loans, student debt and more.
Average Credit Score & Debt in Arizona
The average credit score in Arizona is 684, which is lower than the average national of 690. Here's data on credit cards, car loans, student debt and more.
Is a 620 Credit Score Good or Bad?
Here’s everything you need to know about a 620 credit score. How does it impact loan applications and your own personal finances?
Is a 600 to 620 Credit Score Good or Bad?
Here's everything you need to know about a credit score between 600 and 620. Is it good or bad and what it means for your finances.
Cars
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Using a Car as Collateral for a Loan
Own a car and hoping to get a loan? Using your car as collateral to borrow is certainly possible. Find out everything you need to know here.
What is a good APR & interest rate for a car loan?
Unsure if you're being offered a good interest rate on a used or new car loan? Here's the rates and how much a bad APR can cost you.
Can You Get a Car Loan After Bankruptcy?
Been declared bankrupt but need a car loan now? Here's how long after, average interest rates and where to look.
How to Get a Car Loan in 2021
Trying to figure out how to finance purchasing a car? Here's everything you need to know from credit score to loans.
