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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...

The Ultimate Guide to College Scholarships: 2025 – 2026 Edition

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Paying with cash or a debit card is becoming increasingly outdated and unfavorable in comparison to paying with a credit card....