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Money 1 in 3 Americans suffer from sexually transmitted debt Our survey reveals an estimated $250 billion absorbed by significant others.
Money 10 jobs most likely to provide a pay raise Theater/Performance Makeup Artists have the biggest pay increase potential.
Money 9 diagrams of the balance transfer credit card Clear-cut explanations on how balance transfers can help you manage debt.
Car loans 90+ day delinquent balances rack up fastest among auto loans Consumers continue to want what they can’t afford.
Money 15 crazy hot dog toppings to try this July Pile feta, fruit and other wild finishing touches on your franks as you celebrate summer with these crazy dogs.
Insurance Accidental death statistics Americans are dying in accidents at a higher rate than 20 years ago.
Money Additional income Americans are in need of extra cash, with a recent finder.com study finding some 66% of us are looking to bring in a little extra income in the coming 12 months.
Money Almost three-quarters of Americans consider debt a deal breaker Would debt stop you from saying "I do"?
Money America's biggest money mistakes A total estimated 126.5 million American adults — 56.9% of respondents — say they’ve made a money mistake in their lifetime.
Money America's biggest money lies 78% of American adults admit to lying for financial gain — even more telling was that most people didn’t feel bad about their dishonesty.
Travel America's most unreliable airports Despite travel mishaps improving over the years, there are still airports to be wary of in the US.
Shopping Americans have left $3 billion on unused gift cards The most requested gift can go unused for years.
Money transfers American immigrants and remittance We crunched the numbers and found how much money immigrants send abroad and how much they save.
Money American saving habits Millions of Americans find themselves unable to save money each month, and up to 35% occasionally miss loan payments.
Money Americans spending $1.8 billion on unused gym memberships annually Weird flex but ok, 6.3% of Americans have a gym membership they don’t use.
Money Americans struggles to buy groceries More than half of Americans struggling to buy groceries due to COVID-19
Money American's Wonder Women in Finance Take a look at the Wonder Women shaping today’s banking and finance industry.
Shopping Are clothing subscriptions boxes worth your money? Five services that deliver a monthly fashion fix straight to your door.
Blog Average Californian California is the most populated state in the United States, but who exactly is the average Californian?
Credit cards Average credit scores in America See how your credit score compares to others in the US.
Blog Average New Yorker Who is the average person in the fourth most-populated state in the US?
Travel Awesome features that US houses don't have Despite the common ground we share with people from countries all around the world, different cultures do certain things differently – particularly when it comes to home design.
Money Baby boomer statistics We know that with age comes wisdom. What about financial responsibility?
Credit cards Balance transfer statistics These balance transfer statistics show how Americans are handling debt
Money Best wallets for holding EOS Our review of the best EOS wallets to help you safely store your EOS tokens.
Insurance Best and worst states for social security disability approval Finder analyzes the easiest and hardest states to get disability benefits in America.
Other Best and worst states for women How states compare on employment, earnings, poverty, education, health and wellbeing.
Investing Best and worst states to retire Which are the best states in the United States to spend your retirement?
Insurance The biggest driving mistakes of 2019 Speeding is the most common mistake, but texting while driving is the most costly.
Other Birth rates by state Which states have the most fertile soil?
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin statistics Numbers you should know about the biggest cryptocurrency.
Other Black unemployment rates by state Which states have the highest and lowest rates of employment for Black and African Americans?
Shopping Black Friday statistics Expect Americans to drop $90.14 billion on Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year.
Shopping Buy now, pay later (BNPL) mistakes According to Finder's latest Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) survey, 1 in 10 American adults admit to making a mistake when using BNPL services.
Shopping New or used? How to compare the real value of new versus used cars If you’re taking out a car loan, buying new may be a better use of your dollar.
Insurance How many Black Friday finds can you fit in your car? See how many Amazon Echos, Instant Pots or 4k TVs you can pack your car with on Black Friday.
Home loans Best and Worst Cities for Renters in 2021 Miami may be sunny, but it’s stormy skies for renters, according to our survey — and the residents of this iconic Edgewater apartment building.
Cryptocurrency Buffett vs. cryptocurrency Which investment strategy is right for you: Value investing or digital currencies?
Home loans Buy a home in 78 cities See how your salary stacks up against buying a home in one of these cities.
Shopping Buyer's remorse Americans spent $74 billion buying items on sale that they regret.
Insurance Deadliest cities for driving on Cinco de Mayo Nearly half of deadly crashes are from drunk driving, especially in these five major cities.
Other Calories in alcohol If you like piña coladas, and looking down at the scale.
Insurance Car accident statistics US road fatalities are on the rise. Find out where your state ranks for the number of deadly car accidents.
Car loans Car loan borrowing statistics In 2016, Americans applied for and racked up $564.6 billion in auto loans. By the end of 2017, that number had jumped to $568.6 billion.
Insurance Car insurance rates by age It’s only a number, sure. But how old you are can hugely affect your auto insurance rates.
Insurance Car insurance and gender It turns out that over a lifetime of driving, men end up paying about 3% more than women.
Insurance Car insurance and marriage If you’ve gotten married, there’s a good chance you now pay an average $313 less when you were single.
Insurance Car insurance scams Know the red flags to avoid losing money.
Insurance Car theft stats Which states and car models have the highest risk of theft?
Money Cashback credit card tips 12 experts share advice on maximizing cashback rewards
Money transfers Cash or wire transfer 62% select options that best suit themselves over the recipient when sending from the US.
Insurance Cars owned by celebrities Extravagant exotic cars and insane ticket prices? Some celebrity rides might surprise you.
Credit cards Chasing points More than a third (39%) of cardholders say they’ve used a credit card solely to rack up rewards points.
Insurance Cheapest and most expensive states for car insurance Learn which cities and states have the lowest and highest premiums to get out on the road.
Travel Cheapest day to fly Many Americans are on the lookout for cheap flights during the holiday season. But when’s the best time to travel?
Shopping Christmas spending statistics 2020 40% of American adults will spend less this Christmas.
Shopping Christmas spending: unwanted gifts Some 56% of Americans surveyed admit to getting at least one unwanted gift over the holidays, totaling roughly 142 million American adults.
Other Christmas spirit by state Coming in with the most holiday cheer this year: Utah
Shopping Clothes shopping on a budget-tips for 2021 11 experts share their best financial tips and tricks for how to dress your best on a budget.
Other Consumer financial protection bureau The CFPB has a focused mission: helping consumers navigate the daunting market of financial products and services.
Insurance Compare hospital prices Hospitals are now legally required to post their prices online — but you’ll need to decipher the codes on your own.
Business loans Coronavirus business loan statistics With 84% of small businesses worried about shuttering, owners are turning to SBA funding.
Money Cost of convenience American adults send three-quarters of a trillion dollars each year on deliveries, rideshares and more.
Money Cost of a Christmas tree Americans spend nearly $5 billion — $4,872,162,522, to be exact — on trees this year, laying out an average $96 for each one.
Money Cost of drunk driving The average DUI cost of $3,294 across the US doesn’t tell the whole story.
Money Cost of different diets A normal diet recommended by the USDA costs the average adult $3,685.50 annually, putting the annual cost of Atkins at 17% more than your standard diet.
Money Cost of pumpkins Americans are expected to spend $575.26 million on pumpkins for carving into jack-o-lanterns in 2018.
Money transfers Countries US sends most money to American roots are joined to family and friends who dot the world. So are our wallets — to the tune of $135 billion a year.
Credit cards Credit card fraud stats Nearly half of all cardholders in the US shared an estimated $136 billion in fraudulent charges due to compromised accounts.
Technology Cross-border payment revolution How will AI, blockchain and social media revolutionize cross-border payments?
Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency prediction The big question on everyone’s lips: What will these coins be worth in the future?
Credit cards Credit Card Stats Did you know there are 469,640,000 credit card accounts in the US? See our definitive guide for credit card statistics to learn everything you want to know.
Insurance Credit score and car insurance Did you know that raising your credit score by 100 points could save you $1,000 a year?
Shopping Debt regret More than 3 in 5 Americans experience debt regret — and most wish they’d saved up instead.
Insurance Deadliest cities From the most dangerous cities to the riskiest holidays, a few states consistently ride at the top.
Insurance Deadliest cities for driving on St. Patrick’s Day Night driving could lead to a downturn of luck on Shamrock Day.
Insurance Deadliest cities to drive in over Memorial Day weekend Memorial Day is the third worst weekend in regards to road fatalities. See finder's list of the deadliest cities to drive in during this national holiday.
Money Default nation: America and its delinquency dilemma More than half of all Americans have missed at least one payment.
Money Digital wallets E-wallets are giving banks a run for their money as Americans make their finances mobile.
Other Doomsday statistics More than 68 million American doomsday preppers are estimated to have purchased survival gear in light of recent political events or natural disasters.
Insurance Driving & car insurance statistics Get stats about driving a car in the US, from popular cars and electric vehicle trends to dangerous driving habits and the cost of insurance.
Insurance Driving fatalities: Christmas weekend Christmastime ranks as the fifth most dangerous major holiday weekend to be on US roads.
Insurance Driving fatalities: Labor Day Three US cities tie for most fatalities on the road around this September holiday.
Insurance Driving fatalities: Memorial Day Unfortunately, every year an average of 360.4 people lose their lives on US roads over the Memorial Day weekend, making it one of the most dangerous weekends to drive.
Insurance Driving fatalities: New Year's Take care when driving over New Year’s: The holiday weekend ranks as the sixth-deadliest major holiday weekend in the US.
Insurance Driving fatalities: Thanksgiving Day Two US cities tie for most fatalities behind the wheel over the extended holiday.
Insurance Driving fatalities: 4th of July Independence Day is among the worst weekends to get behind the wheel.
Insurance Drunk driving Which state is the booziest? Which one has the most drunk driving deaths?
Money Energy costs by state Which states have the most expensive and cheapest energy costs?
Shopping Expert tips for the ultimate holiday budget Financial experts give their actionable advice on budgeting for the holidays.
Shopping What type of face masks do Americans prefer? Which type of protectice mask is America's favorite? Hint: It's not face shields.
Student loans FAFSA statistics Undergraduates apply for more federal aid than any other group — but more might be eligible.
Money Fed rate updates Learn today’s rate and how the Fed’s changes affect credit cards, car and personal loans, savings and checking accounts and other financial products.
Money Financial infidelity in America 10 tips and tricks to help spot, and avoid, financial infidelity in your relationship.
Insurance Flooding stats Rising coastal tides can mean costly damage. But water can pool in low-risk areas, too.
Money Gift card spending Americans have left $45 billion (with a b) on unused gift cards
Other Government reaction times to COVID-19 Which states responded more quickly to the threat of the coronavirus?
Insurance Healthcare costs by country How does the US compare to the rest of the world on hospital costs and medical care?
Cryptocurrency Here’s why Americans aren’t buying cryptocurrencies: survey Most people haven’t bought into virtual currencies because of a lack of interest or practical need.
Insurance High Driving As many as 41.4 million drivers could be high on the road by 2021.
Shopping High Shopping Americans spent $62.1 billion on purchases while under the influence.
Money How COVID-19 is impacting America's financial decisions Survey Finds how 69 million Americans plan to move financially in the next quarter.
Shopping Holiday spending statistics New research reveals that more than 211 million Americans plan to shop up a storm this holiday season.
Car loans Holiday car repairs Planning a road trip this holiday season? These are the car parts you’re most likely to need repaired during December and January.
Insurance Home insurance stats If you live near major bodies of water or places prone to severe weather, you’ll pay a higher premium than those further inland.
Home loans Home renovation debt Americans are financing $16.16 billion for home renovations — and not just on plastic
Personal Loans How much money do you need to make to get a personal loan? Discover your borrowing power, even if you’re on a low income.
Other How much will murder impact the value of your home? Homicides wipe $2.3 billion off the US property market every year.
Money How to budget for teenagers: 7 tips from financial experts 7 financial experts give their actionable advice on budgeting for teeangers.
Money How to find unclaimed money: Search by state? Each state has a system to reunite unclaimed property with its rightful owners. And you can search these government databases for free.
Credit cards How to use credit cards responsibly during coronavirus 7 experts discuss how to use a credit card responsibly during coronavirus to avoid debt.
Money How would you spend your savings? Almost 4 in 10 Americans pick home ownership.
Insurance House fire statistics Common causes, costs and number of house fires in America per year.
Credit cards Identity theft credit card fraud by state 423 cases per 100,000 resident for state with highest identity theft
Other Introducing, the iBag Introducing, the iBag
Technology iPhone or Android Which smartphone is the most loved online?
Technology US iPhone sales statistics Just how popular is Apple’s smartphone in the US?
Shopping Impulse spending stats 88.6% of Americans have fallen prey to impulsive online shopping.
Money Industries most at risk due to COVID-19 Which goods are services are seeing the most disruption due to the coronavirus?
Money Tips from women investing experts Women investors shed light on helpful tips and tricks to start your investment journey.
Money Joint partner accounts Sharing is caring … right? If you’re 1 in 3 Americans, the extent of that sentiment only goes so far.
Money Kid's allowances Americans fork out an estimated $41 billion in kids’ allowances annually.
Insurance Life insurance stats for 2019 Understanding the ins and outs of life insurance through the numbers.
Money Lifestyles of the rich and famous How much would you need to live it up private-island style?
Money Living paycheck to paycheck An estimated 186.7 million employed Americans, or 73.5% of the population, could live off their savings for only six months before going broke. How long could you get by if you lost your job tomorrow?
Money Loans from friends and family Americans owe an estimated $184 billion to friends and family annually.
Insurance Lying on insurance Honesty is the best policy, but not all Americans believe it gets them the best insurance policy.
Money Lying on taxes Americans 4 times more likely to cheat on their partner than the IRS
Student loans MBA salary statistics Can a business degree really pay for itself? Find out the average starting salary of MBA graduates and the top 10 schools with the highest ROI.
Credit cards Medical emergency debt Millions of Americans need to use plastic or borrow from loved ones to pay expensive doctor bills.
Money Millennial money statistics Here’s how the “next great generation” handles their finances
Money Money Transfer Awards 2017 VIEW AWARD CATEGORY + WINNERS ANALYSIS
Other Most diverse cities in the US Finder compared 209 cities to find which were the most and least diverse. Scottsdale, Arizona was the least diverse city based on our analysis.
Money Most expensive cities to die in Don't get buried in debt
Shopping Most fashionable cities in the US Is your town on fleek, c'est chic or just plain meek?
Other Most Popular Dog Breeds Around the World Which dog is the world’s favorite? Our interactive map above reveals favored dog breeds each country Googles more than any other hound.
Money Most profitable industries Find which industries are most and least profitable by business and net margin.
Shopping Mother's day stats The average American spent $124 on their choice of Mother’s Day gift this year. That adds up to a grand total of $30.309 billion.
Home loans Mortgage stress 20 of the largest 100 American cities are in mortgage stress.
Other Netflix International: What movies and TV shows can I watch, and where can I watch them? Netflix now operates in almost every country in the world, but what is available in each country varies. Find out how many TV shows and movies are available wherever you go. Last updated: 29 August 2019
Other 2020 New Year's resolution statistics How many Americans are due to achieve their “new year, new me” goals in 2020?
Personal loans Payday loans statistics Each year, approximately 12 million Americans take out payday loans. What they need the money for might not be what you’d expect.
Personal loans Personal loans statistics Americans always seem to want more – we’re all guilty of it. But how far are we extending our hands to get the things we want?
Investing Popular stocks and crypto in America Most popular stocks and crypto in America
Shopping Porch pirates statistics Over 35 million Americans say they are victims of package theft.
Credit cards Processing fees and campaigns: How much are Americans spending? How much of your donation is getting to your candidate?
Other US president predictions Who would the world elect as the next US President?
Other Recession-proof businesses Are there any recession-proof industries? And which recession-proof jobs should you be looking for?
Money Refugee business statistics There are 180,000 refugee entrepreneurs in the United States collectively earning $4,600,000,000 in income — an average of $25,555 per person.
Money transfers Remittance fees worldwide The global average rate is 7.14%, but it really depends if you’re looking by country, type of provider, or form of payment.
Money Remittance statistics Find out the data on which countries send the most money abroad.
Money Christmas spending statistics 2020 Here's how America’s spare bedrooms could be worth $174.9 billion
Money Retirement outlook statistics New research reveals almost 1 in 5 Americans don’t believe they’ll ever retire.
Credit cards Rewards credit cards statistics Cash back reigns as the flavored reward across cardholders.
Other What are my rights after getting pulled over by a cop while driving? How to handle a traffic stop and understand your rights as a driver or passenger
Insurance Safe Driving Report 2021 An estimated 154.9 million Americans admit to driving while distracted in the past year.
Money Savings account statistics In a world obsessed with spending, here’s how and how much America saves.
Insurance Senior driving statistics Vehicle death rates for senior citizens have dropped nearly a third in recent years but are still well above younger drivers.
Shopping Shopping: drunk purchases America’s drunk shopping habit balloons to almost $40 billion.
Money Sky-high Prices at Duty-Free Is duty-free always cheaper?
Money Finder's Starbucks Index 2019 A tall latte in New York City is the 16th most expensive of cities across 76 countries
Insurance Which US states are hit most often by hurricanes? Where not to live when it comes to risk, including worst times of year and costs of violent storms.
Shopping Store deterrence stats Americans are relying more and more on plastic to pay for their goods, with 45% of us saying we wouldn’t shop at a cash-only retailers.
Money Side hustles Over 1 in 4 Americans are turning to the gig economy for a tax-free income on the side.
Business loans Small businesses without credit cards Small businesses that don’t accept credit cards losing 11.8 million customers.
Business loans Small businesses debt Americans borrowed $17.5 billion to support their small businesses — and that’s before interest.
Business loans Small business loan statistics Only 40% of American business owners applied for a loan in 2017, according to a Federal Reserve survey — down from 45% in 2016.
Money Spending money to spite your face? 104 million Americans spend $65.4 billion to avoid embarrassment.
Entertainment Star Wars piracy problem More than an estimated 4.7 million Americans planned to watch The Last Jedi illegally.
Insurance States with the strictest driving laws These are the states where you don’t want to get pulled over.
Technology Streaming service wars Finder compared seven streaming platforms, unearthing those offering the most value for its features.
Student loans Student loan ROI Finder.com analyzes LinkedIn's top 20 highest paying careers to assess their overall value when compared to the student debt incurred.
Student loans Student loan statistics: debt and repayment Students preparing to graduate are well aware that degrees come with a hefty price tag. But just how much student debt are Americans taking on?
Student loans Student loans to overtake mortgages by 2042 Mortgages are growing at a rate of 0.6% annually, while student loans are growing at 10.4%.
Shopping Super bowl spend $17 billion spent by consumers on Super Bowl weekend
Entertainment Superhero statistics While DC's heroes have made the most appearances, Marvel seems to be winning the hearts of the masses.
Shopping Thanksgiving spending: turkey Americans expected to spend $991.16 million on Thanksgiving turkey in 2018.
Money The cost of beer around the world Is the US getting a raw deal on beer? We scoured the internet to get the cost of a pint in the most populated cities around the world.
Money The history of money From bartering and trades to Apple Pay and Bitcoin, this is the history of how we save — and how we spend.
Money Tipping in America Tipping statistics: Who are America's best and worst tippers?
Money and travel Top 15 expensive hospitals The average night at a hospital in Monaco costs $3,371 — seven times the cost of a five-star hotel.
Money and travel Top U.S. vacation hotspots When deciding on taking out a mortgage on a second vacation home, make sure to check our list of best U.S. cities and locations to invest in.
Student loans Top 25 nursing scholarships Pursuing a career in health care? Consider these scholarships to reduce your student debt.
Student loans Top 25 teaching scholarships Interested in a teaching career? Browse our list to see how you can reduce your student debt.
Travel Traveling after coronavirus statistics 55.3 million Americans say they will recume travel within a year after COVID-19.
Insurance How to transport Christmas trees the right way Could taking your Christmas tree home turn dangerous? Find out how to make the trip home safer.
Money Uber calculator Uber drivers can make up to $9.83 more an hour compared with minimum-wage workers.
Home loans US mortgage statistics An understanding of the housing market can help you decide how you fit into it.
Money and travel Vacation debt We’re twice as likely to get into debt over shopping than by purchasing a home.
Home loans 5 must-read VA home loan tips from the experts Learn what to do if you are denied and see the data on VA loan denials so that you’re prepared when you apply.
Shopping Valentine's Day spending: After the holiday Move over Black Friday, as bargain hunters look for Valentine’s value after 14 February.
Shopping Valentine's Day spending: On Pets Households to spend $175 million less on their furry friends in 2019.
Shopping Valentine's Day spending stats Some 135 million Americans expected to drop $30 billion on V-Day 2019.
Student loans Value of a college degree 60.96 million Americans are unsure or don’t think their college degree was worth the money.
Money Wedding debt Americans borrowed $3.48 billion dollars to get married – one third used credit cards.
Money What you need to earn to buy your own home in 78 US cities We’ve calculated the salary required to buy a home and afford living expenses in 78 major US cities.
Money What's your liquidity? The financial case for sobriety: Calculate your savings
Credit Cards Which credit card companies are least likely to receive a fraud complaint? With identity theft rampant, finder.com analyzed 20 of the largest credit card companies to identify which handles it best
Insurance Deadliest cities for driving on Valentine’s Day The big heart of Houston ranks the least safe during the Day of Love.
Cryptocurrency Why haven’t we all bought cryptocurrency yet? Our survey finds that 92.05% of us haven’t invested in cryptocurrency yet — but why not?
Other Winter is here. And so is piracy. Over 10 million Americans plan to watch Game of Thrones Season 7 illegally
Insurance Winter driving statistics Wintry December leads to the most fatal car accidents due to weather, but not for the reasons you think.
Money Winter spending Americans coughed up over $23.2 billion dollars on cold/flu supplies and food delivery this winter.
Insurance Which US cities have the best and worst air quality? See how well you can breahte easy where you live.
Other Working hard or hardly working? 57% of American workers admit to online shopping while at work.
Insurance Worst drivers by state Which states have the best and worst drivers in America?
Money WSJ economic survey Every month, The Wall Street Journal surveys some 60 economists to weigh in on major economic indicators with their forecasts for the next few years.

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