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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.

56% of Online-Influenced Home Shoppers Faced Debt or Financial Setbacks

56% of Online-Influenced Home Shoppers Faced Debt or Financial Setbacks

By: Andrew Allen 9/9/26

Keeping up with the Joneses used to entail making sure one’s home and yard looked... read more »

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 »

Industry News

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

Why New Cars Cost $1,072 a Month to Own, According to AAA

Why New Cars Cost $1,072 a Month to Own, According to AAA

By: Lucy Lazarony

Owning and operating a new vehicle costs an average of $12,863 in 2026 — or $1,071.92 per month — according to AAA’s Your Driving Costs analysis. AAA’s 2026 estimate takes higher fuel prices, depreciation, and finance charges into account. For... Read More »

Who Can Claim Up to $650 in Concora’s Robocall Settlement?

NYC Click-to-Cancel Rule Starts Oct. 1: What Changes

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Colorado Alleges EarnIn Cash Advances Topped 1,000% APR

Cash advances with alleged APRs topping 1,000% are at the center of Colorado’s lawsuit against EarnIn. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser filed the lawsuit, accusing EarnIn... Read More »

Florida Utility Offers Eligible Customers a $200 Bill Credit

A little homework could put a $200 credit on the electric bills of some Florida Power & Light customers. The utility’s new Saving Steps program rewards eligible,... Read More »

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

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... Read More »

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