Articles by Dan Shepard
82% of Credit Cardholders Say More Laws, Regulations Needed to Protect Them; Up from 2019
October 3, 2022
A growing percentage of credit cardholders — including large majorities among Republicans, Democrats and independents alike — say the government needs to do more to... read more
Amid Rising Inflation, 61% of Americans Who Paid a Bill Late in the Past 6 Months Say They Couldn’t Afford It
October 3, 2022
Many Americans are feeling financially squeezed as the cost of living rises, and having a thinner wallet can come with consequences when it’s time to... read more
23% of Americans Have Medical Debt (and Other Stats)
September 27, 2022
Nearly a quarter of Americans have medical debt, according to a LendingTree survey fielded earlier in 2022. These medical expenses are often unforeseen, which can... read more
How to Celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month in October
September 27, 2022
Women have made great strides in business ownership, with the number of women-owned businesses in the U.S. growing from 400,000 in 1972 to 13 million... read more
Nearly 1 Million Americans Fear They’ll Need to Leave Their Home Due to Foreclosure in the Near Future
September 27, 2022
With home prices still high and inflation hot, it can be difficult for households to afford necessary expenses. Because of this, some people are falling... read more