The Lifetime Cost of Renting
This study has calculated an average cost for what someone would pay renting for their whole life across America. See the findings 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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Average Travel Insurance Costs
This analysis looks at quotes from some of the top travel insurance providers to find out the average cost of travel insurance by age, trip length, and more.
Cities Where You Need to Work the Most Hours to Pay Rent
Inflation Spending Habits
The rise in inflation in the last few years has impacted us in many ways, but how have people’s spending habits changed to keep up with price rises?
Average Single Vs Married Income
This study analyzes the difference in income between single and married people in the U.S. using Census data to see who earns more on average.
House Prices by State
The price of a home varies greatly depending on the state you live in, this analysis looks at the difference in home prices by state, and the change in prices over time.
The Best Metropolitan Areas for Affordable Housing
What percentage of housing on offer is classed as affordable in each metropolitan area? Explore the answer in this study here.
Property
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Rent Statistics U.S.
This analysis looks at recent rent statistics and reports in the U.S. to give a picture of the rental market and the demographics of renters.
Biggest Homebuying and Renting Icks
What are the biggest ‘icks’ that put people off when buying or renting a home? See the results of a survey analyzing exactly that here.
Credit Score
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What is the Highest Credit Score?
Attaining a perfect credit score is not impossible. Learn what perfect credit is and get answers to all of your credit related questions with Self Financial.
Minimum Credit Score to Buy a House
Discover the minimum credit score needed when buying a house through conventional, FHA, VA, USDA and jumbo loans.
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.
Cars
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Should You Lease or Buy a Car?
Leasing or buying a car, which offers the better deal? This analysis compares the two options to work out which might give you the best value for money.
The Cost Per Mile For Driving, Taxiing, and Public Transport in America
This study uncovers the cost per mile for transportation across America. From car travel, to cab rides and public transport, how do cities compare?
How Does Car Loan Interest Work?
Before buying a car, it’s important to understand how car loan interest works. Learn about auto loan interest rates and payments here.
Car Loan Interest Rate by Credit Score Calculator
Want to see how much a car loan will cost in interest related to your credit score and the rate you can get? Find out here how much you’ll pay plus what you could save.
