Articles by Julie Sherrier
Nearly Half of Americans Are Dreading The Holidays as Some Are Still Paying Off Last Year’s Spending
November 2, 2021
This year’s upcoming holiday shopping season is filling nearly half of consumers with dread, according to a LendingTree survey of more than 2,000 Americans. The... read more
Parents and Gen Zers Most Likely to Overspend on Halloween This Year
October 19, 2021
Even in the best of times, holidays can lead to overspending and getting into debt. With the ongoing pandemic, however, time-honored Halloween activities like trick-or-treating... read more
Does Closing a Credit Card Hurt Your Credit Score?
October 7, 2021
Having too many credit cards may lead to paying unnecessary annual fees or a temptation to overspend. And in some cases, having too many credit... read more
Less Than 30% of Consumers Will Apply for a Store Credit Card This Holiday Season — the Lowest Number in 3 Years
October 4, 2021
Interest in store credit cards plunged in 2021, according to a new report from LendingTree. However, consumers are still slightly more likely to use store... read more