Articles by Jacqueline DeMarco
Rising APRs Not Slowing Inquiries in Personal Loans — Especially for Debt Consolidation
November 7, 2022
While rising APRs won’t impact those who already have fixed-rate personal loans, new borrowers won’t be as lucky. When the Federal Reserve raises its target... read more
Sports Fans Will Shell Out an Average of $664 This Fall, and 33% May Take On Debt
September 12, 2022
Fall has arrived, and with it comes fall sports. The college football and NFL seasons are underway, with the MLB playoffs just around the corner.... read more
Nearly 70% of Americans Say They’re Dining Out Less Frequently Due to Inflation, and Almost a Third Are Tipping Less
August 30, 2022
Most Americans are feeling the severe effects of inflation, and the restaurant and grocery industries are experiencing residual impacts. A new LendingTree survey of nearly... read more
Keeping Up With the Joneses: Nearly 40% of Americans Overspend to Impress Others; Most Want to ‘Feel Successful’
August 29, 2022
At some point or another, most — if not all — of us have felt the pressure to keep up with the Joneses. According to... read more
45% of Streaming Moochers Wouldn’t Purchase Their Favorite Subscription Service If They Couldn’t Use Someone Else’s Login
June 27, 2022
It was an announcement heard around the virtual world: In April 2022, Netflix announced its plans to crack down on password sharing. Plenty of consumers... read more