Articles by Dan Shepard
54% of Buyers Don’t Shop Around for a Mortgage, Even Though 45% of Those Who Do Receive a Better Offer
May 28, 2024
Homebuying is no simple feat. It can be time-consuming, expensive and confusing, so it’s no wonder people want to cut corners. But those cuts can... read more
Fewer Americans to Make Political Donations in 2024 Presidential Election Season Than in 2020s
May 28, 2024
Just 26% of Americans say they plan to contribute money to a political campaign this year, down 10 points from 2020, according to a new... read more
Average Credit Score in US: FICO and VantageScore Breakdowns
May 23, 2024
Americans are in better credit score shape than in the past few years, and that’s the case for the two main scoring models — FICO... read more
Average Salary in US, by State, Profession, Age, Sex and More
May 22, 2024
Good news for American earners: Despite how broke many of us feel, the average salary in the U.S. has increased 41.0% over the past decade,... read more
Nearly 80% of Americans Say Fast Food Is Now a Luxury Because It’s Become So Expensive
May 20, 2024
Thanks to rising prices, most Americans now see fast food as a luxury and are eating it less often, according to a new LendingTree survey.... read more