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Credit Card Debt After The Holidays: Survey Finds $998 Average Balance

In January, LendEDU conducted a survey of 1,000 Americans who went into credit card debt as a result of holiday spending. In...

College Students Are Dropping Out Without Cosigners | Survey & Report

It is no secret that the cost of college is quite expensive and is only becoming costlier year-over-year.  As a result, the...

Is It Better to Finance a Car Through a Dealer or a Bank?

Deciding whether to finance a car through a dealer or a bank depends on your needs and comfort level. Dealer...

Is Amazon’s Subscribe and Save Worth It?

Key Takeaways People looking to save a few bucks every month might be interested in Amazon’s Subscribe and Save. This...

LendEDU’s Guide to College Scholarships

Scholarships are the holy grail of financial aid. You don’t have to pay them back, and they don’t come with...

Poll: Some Investors Use a Credit Card to Buy Bitcoin and Then Carry Over the Balance

In case you have not been paying attention, Bitcoin is hot and (mostly) everybody wants a piece of the action....

Think the iPhone X is 2017’s Best Holiday Gift? 71% of Borrowers Would Prefer a Student Loan Payment

If the 45 million student loan borrowers in the United States formed their own country, it would be the 31st...

How to Avoid Venmo Scams

Venmo is a terrific tool when used securely. You can split rent with your roommate, pay someone back for dinner,...

Stakd, an Alternative to Traditional Personal Loans

Note: Stackd is no longer in operation. To see some other options that may work for you check out our...

Consumers Without Credit Cards: Survey Data & Report

Paying with cash or a debit card is becoming increasingly outdated and unfavorable in comparison to paying with a credit card....