Articles by Pearly Huang
Survey Shows the Cost of Illinois’ Predatory Loan APR Cap
March 8, 2022
In March 2021, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Predatory Loan Prevention Act, capping APRs at 36%. The goal was to help address economic equity... read more
Wages Up Across the U.S. — Here’s What’s Happening in Each State
March 7, 2022
Whenever rising inflation makes headlines, businesses are impacted in two key ways: They need to spend more on production costs and spend more to hire... read more
Largest College Towns Where Students Save the Most by Living On (or Off) Campus
February 28, 2022
Tuition is a major cost for college students, but it’s not the only expense they have to cover with student loans and other types of... read more
Where Small Business Cost Increases Will Hurt Consumers the Most
February 22, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, but the economy is on relatively solid ground at the moment. The unemployment rate is low — even if... read more
32% of Black Homeowners Believe Their Home’s Value Was Unfairly Appraised
February 15, 2022
Black Americans frequently face challenges achieving homeownership, even in areas with large Black populations, according to a 2021 LendingTree study. Those fortunate enough to overcome... read more