Articles by Chloe Della Costa
Renting Is Usually Cheaper Than Owning, but Not Always — Here’s How They Compare in the Nation’s 50 Largest Metros
February 12, 2024
Finding a place to live can be challenging, as can choosing between renting and buying a home. This is especially true given how competitive markets... read more
Over a Quarter of Drinkers Admit Alcohol Has Negatively Affected Their Finances, With 37% Planning to Cut Back This Year
February 12, 2024
Many Americans are cutting back on booze in 2024. According to the latest LendingTree survey of 2,000 U.S. consumers, 37% of American drinkers plan to... read more
Consumers Lost $7.0 Billion to Fraud in the First 9 Months of 2023, With Social Media Scams Accounting for the Biggest Chunk
February 12, 2024
In the first nine months of 2023, consumers reported losing $7.0 billion to fraud — on pace to be the highest since the Federal Trade... read more
Black Americans Own Disproportionately Small Share of Homes in 50 Largest US Metros
February 5, 2024
Racial inequality is a major issue in the U.S., with people of different races facing varying socioeconomic outcomes due in large part to their ethnicity... read more
Snapshots of Black and White Disparities in Income, Wealth, Savings and More
February 5, 2024
Racial disparities have always existed with finances. With February being Black History Month, LendingTree researchers updated this compilation of data on income, wealth, savings, employment... read more