Articles by Pearly Huang
34% of Shoppers Plan to Spend More This Holiday Season
October 12, 2021
Economic impact payments (also known as stimulus checks) and fewer spending choices during the coronavirus pandemic helped some U.S. consumers boost their savings. In turn,... read more
Most Popular Reasons Why Homeowners In the Nation’s Largest Metros Are Considering a Refinance
October 12, 2021
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, mortgage refinances have boomed. Despite rising rates and a shrinking number of refinance applications in recent weeks, many... read more
States Where You’re Most Likely to Be Hounded for a Debt You Don’t Owe
October 11, 2021
There probably aren’t many people who gleefully pick up the phone or excitedly open a letter when a debt collector contacts them. The dread that... read more
Most Small Business Owners Avoided Layoffs and Maintained Employee Benefits Despite Profits Being Down
September 21, 2021
As the U.S. continues to experience a labor shortage and employers struggle to fill job vacancies, small businesses are recognizing how important it is to... read more
LendingTree Data Shows What Happens to Your Credit Score When You Open or Close a Credit Card
September 21, 2021
Most cardholders see their credit score fall when they open or close a credit card, but a new LendingTree analysis of several thousand anonymized credit... read more