Why Millennials and Gen Z Would Rather Break Up Than Date Someone in Debt
Knowledge snapshot: Debt and Relationships The TD Bank 2026 Love & Money Survey found that: 46% of Americans say a partner’s debt or financial habits would influence whether they pursued a serious relationship. That number rises to 51% among Millennials and 49% among Gen Z. 72% say financial stability is important when pursuing a serious […]
Credit Card APR at 23.80%: What to Do Before the Fed’s September Meeting
A credit card APR of 23.80% is not a prediction about where rates are headed. It is a snapshot of the average annual percentage rate on new credit card offers tracked by LendingTree in August 2026. Still, the number matters. Credit card borrowing remains expensive, and the Federal Reserve’s September 15-16 meeting could affect the […]
The Hidden Cost of Losing Weight: Americans Spend Nearly $1,400 a Year Trying
Americans who reported spending money on weight-loss products and services spent an average of $116 a month, or about $1,392 a year, according to a July 2026 survey commissioned by Trimi Health, a U.S. telehealth provider operating in the weight-management and GLP-1 treatment space. The survey of 1,005 adults offers a snapshot of respondents’ self-reported […]
The Post-Grad Reality Check: Why Nearly Half of Recent College Graduates Move Back Home
Every spring, millions of college graduates step across commencement stages with a clear cultural script in mind: land a job, sign a lease on an apartment, start building an independent life, and eventually buy a house. New data reveals that for a massive portion of Generation Z, that script breaks down almost immediately after graduation. […]
U.S. Cities Where Residents Spend Beyond Their Means
Discover the top U.S. cities where residents spend beyond their means, as highlighted by Upgraded Points’ study. Learn about the financial strain Americans face and how essential expenses surpass income benchmarks in key metropolitan areas.
The Happiest Residents in Affluent Areas: Where Luxury Living Meets Real Fulfillment
Discover which residents are happiest in America’s most affluent cities, and why the high cost of living might just be worth the price.
1-in-5 Americans Turn to Alcohol When Making Big Financial Decisions, Finds Study
1-in-5 Americans Turn to Alcohol When Making Big Financial Decisions, Finds Study. Half said reducing stress levels associated with their financial situations was the primary reason for drinking. 41% regretted making some financial decisions while inebriated. Infographic included. Navigating significant financial decisions such as buying a home, consolidating credit card debt, or even declaring bankruptcy are among […]
Half of Americans Plan to Limit AirCon Use to Cut Costs, Finds Study
With rising inflation and intense summer heat, nearly half of Americans are planning to limit air conditioning use to save on costs, while 80% believe AC access is a basic human right. Discover how cash-strapped Americans are staying cool and adjusting their vacation plans in response to skyrocketing energy bills and relentless heatwaves