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Studies & Research

Explore our latest research and studies on the personal finance industry, as our experts cover topics such as debt, credit scores, banking, insurance, lending, and other key resources for American consumers.

21% of Single Women Say They Could Never Save $15,000 for Egg Freezing

21% of Single Women Say They Could Never Save $15,000 for Egg Freezing

By: Lucy Lazarony 9/2/26

When Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently shared her egg-freezing journey on social... read more »

49% of Parents Delay Bills or Sacrifice Necessities for Back-to-School Costs

49% of Parents Delay Bills or Sacrifice Necessities for Back-to-School Costs

By: Lynn Cadet 8/11/26

Back-to-school season is here. And while this time is typically filled with... read more »

51% of Prediction Market Users Borrowed Money to Fund Bets

51% of Prediction Market Users Borrowed Money to Fund Bets

By: Lynn Cadet 8/5/26

As prediction markets expand across sports, politics, and current events, some... read more »

Best States to Save for a Home Down Payment in 2026

Best States to Save for a Home Down Payment in 2026

By: Lynn Cadet 6/29/26

Saving for a down payment on a home has become one of the biggest financial hurdles... read more »

Industry News

Authoritative daily news and insights on the subprime industry by our team of dedicated experts and reporters.

Student Loan Borrowers Have Until Sept. 30 for 1% Cut

Student Loan Borrowers Have Until Sept. 30 for 1% Cut

By: Lucy Lazarony

Federal student loan borrowers have until Sept. 30 to enroll in auto pay and qualify for a temporary 1-percentage-point interest rate cut through June 30, 2028. Those already enrolled will receive it automatically. The temporary benefit applies... Read More »

Americans Under 30 Lost Nearly $500M to Scams in 2025

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Car Dealer Could Pay $4M Over Alleged Hidden Fees

A Connecticut Nissan dealership accused of piling thousands of dollars in hidden and unauthorized fees onto vehicle purchases could pay $4 million to settle the case. The... Read More »

Debt Settlement Linked to Bigger Credit Score Drop Than Bankruptcy

Debt settlement may sound less drastic than bankruptcy, but it was associated with a much steeper credit score decline for some consumers. Consumers who entered a debt... Read More »

How a Fake Debt Collector Took $420K From 500 Victims

The debts weren’t real, but the money victims sent certainly was. Nicholas Janes took more than $420,000 by posing as a debt collector. His undoing began with a stream of... Read More »

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