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Economics
Are you worried about AI replacing jobs? Finder's AI Anxiety Index tracks the worries of US adults, and which industries are most concerned.
Shopping
Finder.com research sums up how much we will spend on Father's Day 2023 and how that compares with Mother's Day spending.
Economics
Ever wondered how many businesses launch in the US each year? Dive into the numbers, including monthly formations, annual stats and more.
Economics
Gas prices spike during the summer months. Where are prices going up the most and where are gas prices going to be at their highest?
FCL
A detailed breakdown of road statistics to to find out which holiday is the deadliest traffic day in the US.
Economics
Trust in US banks is waning with 1 in 10 saying their money isn't safe, with 52% of them changing their views in the last 12 months.
Economics
A comprehensive list of failed banks in the US since 2000 including the total deposits held by those banks, yearly breakdowns and more.
Economics
Over one in four (27%) of American adults left their place of employment in the last 12 months. But, where did they go?
Savings
State of finances in the US for men and women including savings data, credit card debt, household finances and more.
Shopping
Finder's latest Drunk Shopping survey shows that 17% of Americans admit to shopping under the influence and spend $14B on their habit.
Money
Americans 4 times more likely to cheat on their partner than the IRS
Economics
In 2022, US gas prices hit their highest level in the last 5 years ($4.99) in 2022. We've tracked average gas prices between 2018 and 2023.
Credit cards
Did you know there are 469,640,000 credit card accounts in the US? See our definitive guide for credit card statistics to learn everything you want to know.
Economics
The current US inflation rate is 6.4%, compared to 6.5% last month. The next inflation report is scheduled for March 14 at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Money
Clear-cut explanations on how balance transfers can help you manage debt.
Economics
Check out the latest from the Federal Reserve including rate changes, historical data, and upcoming FOMC meeting calendar — updated periodically.
Economics
Expert economists predict what the Federal Reserve (Fed) will do with interest rates at its next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.
Money
Would debt stop you from saying "I do"?
Money
The financial case for sobriety: Calculate your savings
Car loans
In 2016, Americans applied for and racked up $564.6 billion in auto loans. By the end of 2017, that number had jumped to $568.6 billion.
Economics
Statistics on America's personal saving rate including historic data, charts and how much the average American has in savings.
Economics
US Disposable personal income (DPI) stats including US disposable income charts, history, averages and disposable income formula.
Money
Find out the data on which countries send the most money abroad.
Shopping
Survey reveals an estimated $8.3 billion to be spent on unwanted gifts this holiday season.
Cryptocurrency
The definitive ranking of the most popular cryptocurrencies across 22 countries.
Economics
Finder's Consumer Confidence Index is a quarterly survey of US consumer sentiment towards household finanaces, economic confidence, and more.
Personal loans
Each year, approximately 12 million Americans take out payday loans. What they need the money for might not be what you’d expect.
Insurance
Night driving could lead to a downturn of luck on Shamrock Day.
Insurance
The reasons might not be what you think.
Money
Finder.com research reveals Americans will spend $6.6 billion on Christmas trees collectively in 2022, a 13.2% increase from 2021.
Economics
Statistics on Americans savings, what percentage of disposable household income is being saved each year, and what that looks like in dollars.
Cryptocurrency
The big question on everyone’s lips: What will these coins be worth in the future?
Shopping
Expect Americans to drop $90.14 billion on Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year.
Shopping
Americans expected to spend $991.16 million on Thanksgiving turkey in 2018.
Other
20 best jobs for kids to make money
Home loans
Miami may be sunny, but it’s stormy skies for renters, according to our survey — and the residents of this iconic Edgewater apartment building.
Investing
Which are the best states in the United States to spend your retirement?
Cryptocurrency
Finder's NFT Adoption Index measures the growth of NFTs across the world through a monthly survey.
Money
Americans are expected to spend $575.26 million on pumpkins for carving into jack-o-lanterns in 2018.
Money
How the recession and changes to federal programs affected rates from 2006 to 2019.
Insurance
See how many Amazon Echos, Instant Pots or 4k TVs you can pack your car with on Black Friday.
Insurance
Could taking your Christmas tree home turn dangerous? Find out how to make the trip home safer.
Money
Women investors shed light on helpful tips and tricks to start your investment journey.
Insurance
Americans are dying in accidents at a higher rate than 20 years ago.
Insurance
Vehicle death rates for senior citizens have dropped nearly a third in recent years but are still well above younger drivers.
Cryptocurrency
See today's tastemakers for crypto, NFTs, DeFi, Bitcoin and blockchain technology, from NYT experts to published authors and YouTubers.
Travel
Roughly 23% of Americans plan to travel in the coming three months.
Cryptocurrency
Numbers you should know about the biggest cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency
Finder looks at what play-to-earn (P2E) adoption looks like around the globe in 26 countries in its NFT Gaming Adoption Report.
Money
We know that with age comes wisdom. What about financial responsibility?
Cryptocurrency
Finder conducted an online survey of 2,040 people to determine the top 8 Bitcoin myths that Americans do and do not believe in.
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Insurance
It turns out that over a lifetime of driving, men end up paying about 3% more than women.
Cryptocurrency
Essential statistics for anyone looking to get into cryptocurrency.
Student loans
Students preparing to graduate are well aware that degrees come with a hefty price tag. But just how much student debt are Americans taking on?
Investing
Cash will be the most popular investment type in 2022, according to Finder's Retail Investor Sentiment Report.
Money
The United States ranks 21st for Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) remorse. See how the mistakes made compare with 23 other countries.
Investing
Cash will be the most popular investment type in 2022, according to Finder's Retail Investor Sentiment Report.
Student loans
Undergraduates apply for more federal aid than any other group — but more might be eligible.
Money
35.4% of Americans who don't plan on buying crypto in the next 12 months say they'd change their minds if they could use it for everyday item purchases and bills.
Money
Here’s how the “next great generation” handles their finances
Other
Coming in with the most holiday cheer this year: Utah
Investing
7% of Americans admit to investing under the influence of alcohol.
Money
Millions of Americans find themselves unable to save money each month, and up to 35% occasionally miss loan payments.
Shopping
Move over Black Friday, as bargain hunters look for Valentine’s value after 14 February.
Other
Homicides wipe $2.3 billion off the US property market every year.
Money
According to a survey by Finder, 66.9% of American adults say they believe financial literacy classes should be required in school
Money
Are payday loans worth worth the convenience?
Insurance
Iconographic interpretation of death in different cultures
Cryptocurrency
Where are digital currencies taking off in the US?
Other
Finder compared 209 cities to find which were the most and least diverse. Scottsdale, Arizona was the least diverse city based on our analysis.
Money
11 pieces of investment advice from experts for beginners
Money
More than half of all Americans have missed at least one payment.
Insurance
Three US cities tie for most fatalities on the road around this September holiday.
Cryptocurrency
What does the future hold for the price of Chainlink (LINK)? Read our latest prediction on LINK's future with expert commentary.
Other
If you like piña coladas, and looking down at the scale.
Shopping
Here’s how much Americans spend celebrating, pampering and showing their love throughout the year
Shopping
40% of American adults will spend less this Christmas.
Business loans
Only 40% of American business owners applied for a loan in 2017, according to a Federal Reserve survey — down from 45% in 2016.
Shopping
The average American spent $124 on their choice of Mother’s Day gift this year. That adds up to a grand total of $30.309 billion.
Money
Tipping statistics: Who are America's best and worst tippers?
Money
American adults send three-quarters of a trillion dollars each year on deliveries, rideshares and more.
Money
A normal diet recommended by the USDA costs the average adult $3,685.50 annually, putting the annual cost of Atkins at 17% more than your standard diet.
Travel
55.3 million Americans say they will recume travel within a year after COVID-19.
Shopping
Over 35 million Americans say they are victims of package theft.
Money
Uber drivers can make up to $9.83 more an hour compared with minimum-wage workers.
Insurance
Learn which cities and states have the lowest and highest premiums to get out on the road.
Investing
Most popular stocks and crypto in America
Insurance
Where not to live when it comes to risk, including worst times of year and costs of violent storms.
Travel
Many Americans are on the lookout for cheap flights during the holiday season. But when’s the best time to travel?
Money
78% of American adults admit to lying for financial gain — even more telling was that most people didn’t feel bad about their dishonesty.
Money and travel
The average night at a hospital in Monaco costs $3,371 — seven times the cost of a five-star hotel.
Other
Over 10 million Americans plan to watch Game of Thrones Season 7 illegally
Insurance
Get stats about driving a car in the US, from popular cars and electric vehicle trends to dangerous driving habits and the cost of insurance.
Insurance
Independence Day is among the worst weekends to get behind the wheel.
Entertainment
More than an estimated 4.7 million Americans planned to watch The Last Jedi illegally.
Entertainment
While DC's heroes have made the most appearances, Marvel seems to be winning the hearts of the masses.
Insurance
Honesty is the best policy, but not all Americans believe it gets them the best insurance policy.
Money
Small businesses may have gotten the highest number of loans — but most money went to big firms.
Money
Real people share their real scary credit card experiences from 2020.
Insurance
From the most dangerous cities to the riskiest holidays, a few states consistently ride at the top.
Money
Find which industries are most and least profitable by business and net margin.
Student loans
Pursuing a career in health care? Consider these scholarships to reduce your student debt.
Student loans
Interested in a teaching career? Browse our list to see how you can reduce your student debt.
Money
An estimated 186.7 million employed Americans, or 73.5% of the population, could live off their savings for only six months before going broke. How long could you get by if you lost your job tomorrow?
Shopping
Five services that deliver a monthly fashion fix straight to your door.
Insurance
An estimated 154.9 million Americans admit to driving while distracted in the past year.
Money
Theater/Performance Makeup Artists have the biggest pay increase potential.
Money
Weird flex but ok, 6.3% of Americans have a gym membership they don’t use.
Insurance
Memorial Day is the third worst weekend in regards to road fatalities. See finder's list of the deadliest cities to drive in during this national holiday.
Money
Learn what to do if you are denied and see the data on VA loan denials so that you’re prepared when you apply.
Insurance
US road fatalities are on the rise. Find out where your state ranks for the number of deadly car accidents.
Money
Americans fork out an estimated $41 billion in kids’ allowances annually.
Insurance
Nearly half of deadly crashes are from drunk driving, especially in these five major cities.
Insurance
As many as 41.4 million drivers could be high on the road by 2021.
Money
More than half of Americans struggling to buy groceries due to COVID-19
Blog
Who is the average person in the fourth most-populated state in the US?
Money
Here's how America’s spare bedrooms could be worth $174.9 billion
Shopping
More than 3 in 5 Americans experience debt regret — and most wish they’d saved up instead.
Money
Survey Finds how 69 million Americans plan to move financially in the next quarter.
Credit cards
423 cases per 100,000 resident for state with highest identity theft
Student loans
Finder.com analyzes LinkedIn's top 20 highest paying careers to assess their overall value when compared to the student debt incurred.
Travel
65 million Americans planning to travel for this festival of plenty.
Money and travel
When deciding on taking out a mortgage on a second vacation home, make sure to check our list of best U.S. cities and locations to invest in.
Money
An analysis of how many Americans prefer to use cash over cards.
Money
Americans coughed up over $23.2 billion dollars on cold/flu supplies and food delivery this winter.
Money
Which states have the most expensive and cheapest energy costs?
Other
Which states responded more quickly to the threat of the coronavirus?
Insurance
Rising coastal tides can mean costly damage. But water can pool in low-risk areas, too.
Other
Which are the most dangerous roads and interstates?
Insurance
Did you know that raising your credit score by 100 points could save you $1,000 a year?
Money
In a world obsessed with spending, here’s how and how much America saves.
Blog
California is the most populated state in the United States, but who exactly is the average Californian?
Insurance
If you’ve gotten married, there’s a good chance you now pay an average $313 less when you were single.
Money
The average DUI cost of $3,294 across the US doesn’t tell the whole story.
Personal loans
Americans always seem to want more – we’re all guilty of it. But how far are we extending our hands to get the things we want?
Shopping
America’s drunk shopping habit balloons to almost $40 billion.
Insurance
Which states have the best and worst drivers in America?
Credit cards
Cash back reigns as the flavored reward across cardholders.
Insurance
Which state is the booziest? Which one has the most drunk driving deaths?
Other
How states compare on employment, earnings, poverty, education, health and wellbeing.
Credit cards
These balance transfer statistics show how Americans are handling debt
Travel
Despite travel mishaps improving over the years, there are still airports to be wary of in the US.
Other
More than 68 million American doomsday preppers are estimated to have purchased survival gear in light of recent political events or natural disasters.
Money
Over 1 in 4 Americans are turning to the gig economy for a tax-free income on the side.
Home loans
20 of the largest 100 American cities are in mortgage stress.
Money
Our survey reveals an estimated $250 billion absorbed by significant others.
Other
The finance industry is filled with many Wonder Women making a difference. In celebrations of International women’s Day on March 8, we wanted to highlight some of the best personal finance blogs run by women, in no particular order. Many of the women featured below have overcome their own unique financial hurdles and are now dedicated to helping others find financial success and independence.
Shopping
Households to spend $175 million less on their furry friends in 2019.
Student loans
60.96 million Americans are unsure or don’t think their college degree was worth the money.
Other
Which states have the highest and lowest rates of employment for Black and African Americans?
Shopping
Financial experts give their actionable advice on budgeting for the holidays.
Credit cards
See how your credit score compares to others in the US.
Credit cards
How much of your donation is getting to your candidate?
Insurance
The big heart of Houston ranks the least safe during the Day of Love.
Credit cards
More than a third (39%) of cardholders say they’ve used a credit card solely to rack up rewards points.
Money
10 tips and tricks to help spot, and avoid, financial infidelity in your relationship.
Car loans
Planning a road trip this holiday season? These are the car parts you’re most likely to need repaired during December and January.
Shopping
Some 135 million Americans expected to drop $30 billion on V-Day 2019.
Cryptocurrency
Spoiler: It depends on whether they serve toast in the afterlife.
Shopping
11 experts share their best financial tips and tricks for how to dress your best on a budget.
Money
Is duty-free always cheaper?
Money
Find in-demand side gigs that can earn you some extra dough.
Insurance
Finder analyzes the easiest and hardest states to get disability benefits in America.
Credit cards
Nearly half of all cardholders in the US shared an estimated $136 billion in fraudulent charges due to compromised accounts.
Money
Almost 4 in 10 Americans pick home ownership.
Home loans
An understanding of the housing market can help you decide how you fit into it.
Money
Americans are in need of extra cash, with a recent finder.com study finding some 66% of us are looking to bring in a little extra income in the coming 12 months.
Shopping
88.6% of Americans have fallen prey to impulsive online shopping.
Money
Don't get buried in debt
Other
A look at America's best school districts with the least expensive homes.
Shopping
The most requested gift can go unused for years.
Money
Breaking down the data in consumer trends, sales growth and top marketplaces.
Insurance
Take care when driving over New Year’s: The holiday weekend ranks as the sixth-deadliest major holiday weekend in the US.
Other
How many Americans are due to achieve their “new year, new me” goals in 2020?
Insurance
Christmastime ranks as the fifth most dangerous major holiday weekend to be on US roads.
Other
Are there any recession-proof industries? And which recession-proof jobs should you be looking for?
Insurance
Two US cities tie for most fatalities behind the wheel over the extended holiday.
Other
Which dog is the world’s favorite? Our interactive map above reveals favored dog breeds each country Googles more than any other hound.
Shopping
Americans spent $74 billion buying items on sale that they regret.
Home loans
See how your salary stacks up against buying a home in one of these cities.
Insurance
These are the states where you don’t want to get pulled over.
Money
Which goods are services are seeing the most disruption due to the coronavirus?
Insurance
How does the US compare to the rest of the world on hospital costs and medical care?
Money
12 experts share advice on maximizing cashback rewards
Insurance
Wintry December leads to the most fatal car accidents due to weather, but not for the reasons you think.
Shopping
New research reveals that more than 211 million Americans plan to shop up a storm this holiday season.
Technology
Finder compared seven streaming platforms, unearthing those offering the most value for its features.
Insurance
Speeding is the most common mistake, but texting while driving is the most costly.
Insurance
Extravagant exotic cars and insane ticket prices? Some celebrity rides might surprise you.
Insurance
If you live near major bodies of water or places prone to severe weather, you’ll pay a higher premium than those further inland.
Money
A tall latte in New York City is the 16th most expensive of cities across 76 countries
Insurance
Understanding the ins and outs of life insurance through the numbers.
Money
Pile feta, fruit and other wild finishing touches on your franks as you celebrate summer with these crazy dogs.
Money
Forget trailing social media: 47.7% of Americans keep tabs on each other’s expenditures.
Technology
See the extent of Tesla’s Supercharger network and find out where it can take you.
Money
How do couples comingle their finances?
Money
Six experts share their salary negotiation tips.
Money
Sharing is caring … right? If you’re 1 in 3 Americans, the extent of that sentiment only goes so far.
Money
How much would you need to live it up private-island style?
Other
57% of American workers admit to online shopping while at work.
Shopping
Americans are relying more and more on plastic to pay for their goods, with 45% of us saying we wouldn’t shop at a cash-only retailers.
Shopping
Americans spent $62.1 billion on purchases while under the influence.
Insurance
It’s only a number, sure. But how old you are can hugely affect your auto insurance rates.
Money
There are 180,000 refugee entrepreneurs in the United States collectively earning $4,600,000,000 in income — an average of $25,555 per person.
Home loans
Americans are financing $16.16 billion for home renovations — and not just on plastic
Shopping
How 16 amazing women leaders are changing the retail industry for the better
Money
A total estimated 126.5 million American adults — 56.9% of respondents — say they’ve made a money mistake in their lifetime.
Money and travel
We’re twice as likely to get into debt over shopping than by purchasing a home.
Cryptocurrency
Most people haven’t bought into virtual currencies because of a lack of interest or practical need.
Money
Meet 28 women who are shaping today’s green economy
Cryptocurrency
Which investment strategy is right for you: Value investing or digital currencies?
Student loans
Mortgages are growing at a rate of 0.6% annually, while student loans are growing at 10.4%.
Money
Is the US getting a raw deal on beer? We scoured the internet to get the cost of a pint in the most populated cities around the world.
Car loans
Consumers continue to want what they can’t afford.
Money transfers
62% select options that best suit themselves over the recipient when sending from the US.
Credit Cards
With identity theft rampant, finder.com analyzed 20 of the largest credit card companies to identify which handles it best
Money transfers
We crunched the numbers and found how much money immigrants send abroad and how much they save.
Money
Take a look at the Wonder Women shaping today’s banking and finance industry.
Money
Americans owe an estimated $184 billion to friends and family annually.
Money
New research reveals almost 1 in 5 Americans don’t believe they’ll ever retire.
Other
…and yes, it was worth it
Shopping
$17 billion spent by consumers on Super Bowl weekend
Money transfers
The global average rate is 7.14%, but it really depends if you’re looking by country, type of provider, or form of payment.
Money transfers
American roots are joined to family and friends who dot the world. So are our wallets — to the tune of $135 billion a year.
Money
Every month, The Wall Street Journal surveys some 60 economists to weigh in on major economic indicators with their forecasts for the next few years.
Business loans
Small businesses that don’t accept credit cards losing 11.8 million customers.
Other
Who would the world elect as the next US President?
Travel
Despite the common ground we share with people from countries all around the world, different cultures do certain things differently – particularly when it comes to home design.
Money
From bartering and trades to Apple Pay and Bitcoin, this is the history of how we save — and how we spend.
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