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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.

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 »

1 in 3 Americans Would Have a Baby for $1,000 — Even Though It Costs $300K to Raise One

1 in 3 Americans Would Have a Baby for $1,000 — Even Though It Costs $300K to Raise One

By: Lynn Cadet 6/11/26

Despite a $1,000 government incentive, most Americans remain hesitant to have more... read more »

States with the Most Intense Sports Betting Activity

States with the Most Intense Sports Betting Activity

By: Lynn Cadet 5/27/26

America is currently experiencing a sports betting boom. From 2020 to 2025, the money... read more »

Industry News

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

Some Equifax Customers Can Claim Up to $600 by Sept. 1

Some Equifax Customers Can Claim Up to $600 by Sept. 1

By: Lucy Lazarony

Duplicate collection accounts can devastate credit scores. Now, roughly 37,000 consumers caught in an alleged Equifax reporting error may be eligible to claim a payment expected to be worth up to $600 from a proposed $2.2 million settlement. The... Read More »

Auto Loan Payments Have Jumped Nearly 40% Since 2019

OppFi Bank Could Bring Triple-Digit Loans Nationwide

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Personal Bankruptcies Rise 12% as Financial Pressure Builds

Americans filed for bankruptcy far more often in 2025 than they did in 2024, continuing a trend in non-business bankruptcy filings that has seen them increase every year since... Read More »

New Delaware Law Will Erase Hospital Bills for Some Patients

A new Delaware law will eliminate hospital bills for some low-income patients and provide new protections against medical debt collection. Signed July 20 by Gov. Matt Meyer,... Read More »

Rent-Splitting App Flex Wants to Become an FDIC-Insured Bank

Flex Rent has helped more than 3 million consumers split their rent payments since it launched in 2020. Now the company behind it wants to become a chartered bank. Flexible... Read More »

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