Personal Finance

Key Takeaways: 42% of respondents are planning to spend less and save more due to recession fears 32% of respondents reported having no money in an emergency fund and 55% of respondents reported having $1,000 or less. The median amount was $712. 37% of respondents believe their finances are too weak to withstand a recession […]

“If only I had a million dollars in the bank.” Who hasn’t pondered that at one time or another? But have you ever wondered how much interest one million dollars earns per year? Interest rates on savings vehicles are currently still pretty low – ranging from a paltry 0.01 percent in a bank savings account to […]

LendEDU surveyed 1,000 American pet owners to ask them about their spending for their pets and how it affects their personal finances. 20% of respondents have gone into debt caring for their pet at an average of $1,566.96.

Bluebird is a prepaid debit card from American Express that mirrors traditional bank accounts by providing cardholders with direct deposit, fee-free ATM withdrawals, and other benefits.

LendEDU's compared hundreds of colleges and universities within the United States to see what schools had the best financial literacy programs. This report is a list of the top 50.

Financial literacy levels, especially amongst young adults and college students, must always be improving. LendEDU has recognized the college financial literacy programs that are taking a unique approach to tackle this issue.

LendEDU compared a basket of 50 goods from Amazon, Walmart, and Target to see who was the cheapest. The items were then broken down by categories to see who was the cheapest in each one.

If you’re looking for a no-frills budgeting solution, EveryDollar could be the right choice for you. It’s simple budgeting software that can help users take control of their finances, get out of debt, and save money.

Eusoh is a cost-sharing pet insurance alternative that allows pet owners to join together to manage health care costs. For some pet owners, Eusoh could be an affordable way to cover their pet with fewer requirements and restrictions.

In this study, we found that U.S. citizens spent an average of $220 on the lottery in 2017. We also analyzed each state's lotto revenue and the average spend per resident, and conducted our own experiment with $1,000 worth of scratch-off tickets.