Articles by Julie Ryan Evans
93 of 100 Largest US Metros and All States Have Seen Increase in ID Theft Reports Since 2019
November 6, 2023
We have an identity crisis in this country — an identity theft crisis, that is. In recent years, reports of this crime, in which people... read more
Most Gen Zers and Millennials Who Don’t Consider Themselves Wealthy Believe They Will Be Someday
October 9, 2023
If “Family Feud” asked 100 Americans which word or phrase best describes “wealthy,” their survey would say … there’s little consensus. Our latest LendingTree survey... read more
Single Women Outearn Single Men in Only 1 of the US’ Largest Metros (and How That Breaks Down by Generation)
September 25, 2023
There’s a pay equality anomaly between men and women, no doubt. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that women earned just 83.7% of what men... read more
Using a Personal Loan to Pay Down Credit Card Debt Could Raise Your Credit Score by Up to 71 Points
August 14, 2023
Credit cards are convenient, but the debt all those swipes and taps rack up is anything but. Credit card debt can drag down your credit... read more
Despite What You May Read, the Debt Avalanche and Debt Snowball Methods Can Be Equally Effective — Here’s the Data That Proves It
July 17, 2023
Do you prefer your toilet paper sitting over or under the roll? Both ways get the job done, but most people have a strong (oh... read more