Articles by Xiomara Martinez-White
As 42% of Consumers Plan to Participate in Small Business Saturday, Here’s Where Very Small Businesses Dominate
November 14, 2022
The holidays are rapidly approaching, and for many business owners, that means an influx of holiday shoppers. But while bigger businesses may dominate the competition... read more
Nearly 60% of Americans Say Inflation Is Impacting Thanksgiving, as More Americans Go Cold Turkey on Hosting
November 14, 2022
Another Thanksgiving approaches. Although life has relatively returned to normal, many consumers may struggle to feel the holiday spirit. As inflation remains high, only 26%... read more
4 Home Maintenance Tasks to Tackle Before Winter Starts
November 8, 2022
Buying a house is a monumental achievement. But once you accomplish that milestone, there’s a lot of upkeep required to keep things running smoothly. “Routine... read more
35% of Americans Likely to Apply for a Store Card This Holiday Season, a Big Jump from 2021
November 8, 2022
Store credit cards are back! A year after interest in store cards plunged, more Americans say they’re considering applying for one this holiday season, according... read more
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