Articles by Dan Shepard
Average Credit Card Debt Dips in 23 States As Consumers Pay Down Their Winter Balances
April 29, 2024
Spring is here, and that often means spring cleaning. It’s not just closets getting cleaned; many consumers are tackling credit card debt. According to the... read more
58% of Renters Have Disliked a Landlord, and One-Third Say They’ve Experienced Rent Discrimination
April 29, 2024
Renting has its pluses and minuses. While it’s nice not to have serious financial skin in the game if, say, your house’s foundation starts crumbling,... read more
1 in 3 Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Users Paid Late in Past Year
April 22, 2024
A third of buy now, pay later (BNPL) users say they’ve paid late on one of those loans in the past year, according to a... read more
3 in 4 Parents Say Raising Children Has Been Far More Expensive Than Expected, With Those With Young Kids Spending $11,505 a Year per Child
April 22, 2024
Raising kids is no walk in the park, especially financially. In fact, parents of kids younger than 18 spend a hefty $11,505 a year per... read more
In With the New: Metros With the Largest Share of Recently Built Housing Units
April 22, 2024
A lack of housing supply is a serious issue in the U.S. It has put upward pressure on home prices and made buying prohibitively expensive... read more