Author: Maggie Davis
Get Ready: US Child Costs Up (A Lot)
Written by: Maggie Davis
Having a child is daunting for several reasons, and costs are top of mind for many Americans. The latest LendingTree study shows that the annual costs …
People Who Drive These 10 Cars Are America’s Worst Drivers
Written by: Maggie Davis
Many drivers have a favorite car brand or one they hate seeing on the road. Their distrust may be warranted, whether they’ve had bad experiences with …
Lovebirds Plan on Spending This Much on Valentine’s Day … Though Over Half of Americans Would Skip It If They Could
Written by: Maggie Davis
Love is in the air, but Americans’ wallets are feeling the pressure. Americans in relationships plan to spend an average of $179 on their significant others …
No More Cozy Winters? Billion-Dollar Winter Disasters More Than Double in 2 Decades
Written by: Maggie Davis
While winter often means cozy, homey weather, it can also mean severe storms. In fact, billion-dollar winter disasters from December through March have jumped 135.5% over …
The Average American Took on This Much Holiday Debt: 3 Tips to Pay Down That Debt in 2025
Written by: Maggie Davis
Consumers spread more than Christmas cheer this holiday season; they also took on debt. In fact, 36% of Americans took on holiday debt this season, with …
Ho, Ho, Broke: Nearly Half of Americans Say Debt Is Synonymous With the Season
Written by: Maggie Davis
Holiday cheer is priceless — until your credit card statement disagrees. This year, 30% of holiday gift-givers expect to go into debt, according to the latest …
These 5 Products Have the Most Expensive Pumpkin Spice “Tax”
Written by: Maggie Davis
Fall’s flavor can come at a high cost. According to the latest LendingTree study, pumpkin-flavored products cost an average of 7.4% more than their nonpumpkin alternatives. …
Brace Yourselves: Shrinkflation Is Here. Check Out the Products & Brands Most Affected
Written by: Maggie Davis
If your grocery bags feel lighter or your trips to the store are becoming more frequent, you’re not alone. Some companies are reducing the size or …
Furry Finances: Inflation is Making American Pet Ownership “Pawsitively Expensive”
Written by: Maggie Davis
As high costs continue to affect virtually every aspect of consumers’ daily lives, pet owners are barking up the debt tree. According to the latest LendingTree …
Furry Finances: Inflation is Making American Pet Ownership “Pawsitively Expensive”
Written by: Maggie Davis
As high costs continue to affect virtually every aspect of consumers’ daily lives, pet owners are barking up the debt tree. According to the latest LendingTree …
1 in 10 American Adults Didn’t Have Enough to Eat Last Week — US Food Scarcity Facts
Written by: Maggie Davis
Food is one of the basic human needs, yet a surprisingly high percentage of Americans struggle with food insecurity. According to the latest LendingTree study, a …
Does your age affect the way you spend money? You may be surprised
Written by: Maggie Davis
Young consumers are optimistic that 2023 will be their year — financially, at least. Despite the rocky economy, more than half of millennials and Gen Zers …
This 1 simple move could save you $5K on your next car
Written by: Maggie Davis
With the COVID-19 pandemic and rising interest rates, the automotive industry has experienced a turbulent last few years — and getting a new car is becoming …
Why organic food prices are rising faster than conventional foods
Written by: Maggie Davis
Eggs may be the new luxury status symbol at the grocery store checkout line, but they’re not the only product with a rising price tag. From …
The scary number of Americans who use their horoscope for money advice
Written by: Maggie Davis
Is your destiny written in the stars? Some think it is — and some would even go so far as to rely on their horoscope to …
America’s biggest boomtowns of the 2020s
Written by: Maggie Davis
From a boom in new business applications to rising (then falling) unemployment rates, the COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented trends. With life returning more to normal, we …
People in this state lose the most money playing the lottery
Written by: Maggie Davis
After a year of high inflation, many Americans may dream more about unlimited wealth. Record-high and near-record-high lottery jackpots occurred this year — a $2.04 billion …
American savings are dwindling on inflation worries
Written by: Maggie Davis
Many Americans are increasingly fearful that the economy is approaching a recession. For many, that means it’s time to start saving again. The latest MagnifyMoney …
Why Americans are already stressing about back-to-school debt
Written by: Maggie Davis
Amid a 40-year inflation high, borrowing is getting more expensive. Last month, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by three-quarters of a percentage …
3 easy ways music lovers can save big on summer concerts
Written by: Maggie Davis
With the third pandemic summer just around the corner, music fans are gearing up for the return of concerts and music festivals. And according to the …
