Articles by Maggie Davis
Consumers Pay Up to 92% More for Pumpkin Items, but ‘Pumpkin Spice Tax’ Is Narrowing
September 30, 2024
Fall’s flavor can come at a high cost. According to the latest LendingTree study, pumpkin-flavored products cost an average of 7.4% more than their nonpumpkin... read more
23% of Americans Report Neighborhood Home Break-Ins in Past 5 Years, With 46% Saying Local Officials and Officers Don’t Do Enough to Help
September 23, 2024
A locked door isn’t always enough. According to the latest LendingTree survey of 2,000 U.S. consumers, nearly a quarter (23%) of Americans say their home... read more
Average Car Payment and Auto Loan Statistics: 2024
September 20, 2024
The average car payment for new vehicles was $734 per month in the second quarter of 2024, a 0.1% increase from the second quarter of... read more
Full-Time Child Care for 2 Kids Costs 39% More Than Rent Across 100 Largest US Metros
September 16, 2024
Child care is expensive. In fact, families who pay for child care spend an average of 18.6% of their income on it. As parents juggle... read more
65% of Single Daters Say Inflation Has Impacted Their Dating Life
September 16, 2024
Single Americans’ hearts and wallets are taking a hit. According to the latest LendingTree survey of over 2,000 U.S. consumers, 65% of active daters say... read more