Articles by Dan Shepard
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
Tornado- and Hail-Involved Damage Highest in Spring Months
February 5, 2024
April showers bring May flowers, but not everyone is so lucky with spring storms. The latest LendingTree study shows that estimated damage for tornado- and... read more
Atlanta Remains Nation’s Hub for Black-Owned Businesses
February 5, 2024
February marks the annual observance of Black History Month, honoring African Americans’ central role in U.S. history. This monthlong celebration also sheds light on the... read more