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Explore research offering insights into personal finance essentials like budgeting, saving, and investing. These studies are key for understanding debt, credit scores, and more, empowering you to manage finances effectively and achieve financial security.

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

By: Lynn Cadet 8/11/2026

Back-to-school season is here. And while this time is typically filled with excitement of the prospects of a new season and school year ahead, many parents... Read More »

51% of Prediction Market Users Borrowed Money to Fund Bets

By: Lynn Cadet 8/5/2026

As prediction markets expand across sports, politics, and current events, some Americans are using them for more than entertainment. They are treating the... Read More »

States with the Most Intense Sports Betting Activity

By: Lynn Cadet 5/27/2026

America is currently experiencing a sports betting boom. From 2020 to 2025, the money wagered by Americans on sports bets grew from roughly $20 billion to... Read More »

Most Affordable College Towns to Watch March Madness

By: Lynn Cadet 2/24/2026

As millions of Americans prepare for bracket-breaking excitement next month, many are also trying to avoid breaking something else: the bank. March Madness... Read More »

Industry News

Stay informed on the latest personal finance industry news—key for understanding market shifts, regulatory updates, and innovations. These developments impact how financial services operate, influencing the tools and resources available to manage your finances.

Grants from Greater Change Help People Out of Homelessness

Grants from Greater Change Help People Out of Homelessness

In a Nutshell: Scenes of people living on the streets or in shelters create stereotypes around... Read More »

Mike Senecal 4/2/2024

Ankeny Welcomes Relocating Families Looking to Put Down Roots in Iowa

Ankeny Welcomes Relocating Families Looking to Put Down Roots in Iowa

In a Nutshell: In the post-pandemic economy, families are moving to locations that offer... Read More »

Mike Senecal 3/8/2024

WeWard Financially Incentivizes People to Be Physically Active

WeWard Financially Incentivizes People to Be Physically Active

In a Nutshell: Walking is a form of exercise that people often overlook. WeWard incentivizes... Read More »

Andrew Allen 2/29/2024

Nosh Uses Machine Learning to Reduce Food Waste and CO2 Emissions

Nosh Uses Machine Learning to Reduce Food Waste and CO2 Emissions

In a Nutshell: While studying in the UK, Somdip Dey learned his parents back home in India had... Read More »

Mike Senecal 2/28/2024

Affordable Adventures Await in the College Town of Columbia, MO

Affordable Adventures Await in the College Town of Columbia, MO

In a Nutshell: No matter the stage of life you’re in, Columbia, Missouri, is the kind of town... Read More »

Mike Senecal 2/15/2024

Budli Drives the Growing Tech Recommerce Market

Budli Drives the Growing Tech Recommerce Market

In a Nutshell: India is the world’s second-largest smartphone market and one of the most price-... Read More »

Mike Senecal 2/14/2024