Articles by Erika Giovanetti
A Year Into Pandemic, Credit Card Debt Is Down 10% as Credit Scores Rise
March 15, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted consumers differently, but despite the financial challenges it has presented, Americans on average have improved aspects of their financial health... read more
As St. Patrick’s Day Approaches, Bar Spending Struggles to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels
March 9, 2021
St. Patrick’s Day observes the death of the eponymous patron saint of Ireland, but many Americans spend the holiday bar-hopping and drinking until they’re Irish.... read more
51% of Insured Americans Who Took a COVID-19 Test Received a Bill
March 8, 2021
It’s widely believed that coronavirus testing is always supposed to be free if you have health insurance, but that’s simply not true. Over half of... read more
Americans Increased Spending at Restaurants, on Takeout During Pandemic
February 10, 2021
In the months since COVID-19 first emerged in the U.S., consumers are spending more money than before on food away from home, our latest LendingTree... read more
96% of Americans Believe at Least One Money Myth. Do You?
January 27, 2021
Americans are less financially literate than they believe, according to a new LendingTree survey. Almost all Americans (96%) hold at least one false belief about... read more