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Studies and Data Analysis
Our experts comb through datasets and analyze trends in search of actionable insights — takeaways to help consumers make smart financial choices. Here are some of our latest and most popular reports.
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The coronavirus pandemic and finances
Survey: Money Goals in Flux Under Pressure of Pandemic, December 2020
How Urgent is Life Insurance for Americans? That Depends on COVID, December 2020
COVID-19: How the Pandemic Alters Financial Habits, June 2020
In the Pandemic, Complaints Against Financial Institutions Rise, June 2020
Mortgage ‘Relief’ and ‘Refinance’ Searches Spike During Outbreak, April 2020
Credit cards
Our library of credit card and debt data is extensive. For additional reports, including archives, click here.
2020 Household Credit Card Debt Study, January 2021
Americans’ Relationship With Credit Cards: It’s Complicated, Survey Reveals, September 2020
2020 Consumer Credit Card Report, June 2020
Banking
Online Savings Account Survey, February 2021
Mobile Payment Apps, February 2020
Cash Management Accounts Could Earn Americans More — but 88% Don’t Know About Them, September 2019
Financial Fees Could Cost Americans $1.1 Million Over Their Lifetime, August 2018
Investing
Do You Know What Your Investments Are? Most Americans Don’t, March 2021
Many Drawn to ‘Alt’ Investing, Survey Finds, August 2020
Humans vs. Robots, Robo-Advisor Survey, March 2020
Investor Regrets and Recession Fears, December 2019
Survey: Debt, Housing Make It Harder to Save for Retirement, November 2019
Mortgages
2021 Home Seller Report, April 2021
First-Time Home Buyer Metro Affordability Report- Q4 2020, March 2021
2021 Home Buyer Report, January 2021
2020 Home Improvement Report, October 2020
Best Time to Buy a Home, July 2020
Autos and insurance
Drivers With Poor Credit Pay Higher Car Insurance, March 2018
2017 Driving in America Report: Costs and Risks, June 2017
Uber a Cheaper Commute Option in 20 U.S. Metros, March 2017
Money
2021 Tax Report, February 2021
2020 Holiday Shopping Report, October 2020
Gen. Z Finances, March 2020
Tax Refund Survey, August 2019
Travel
2021 Travel Rewards Survey, March 2021
2020 Holiday Travel Survey, December 2020
2020 Thanksgiving Travel Survey, November 2020
Higher education
Pause in Student Loan Payments Helps Borrowers Pay for Necessities, November 2020
High School Grads Face $37,200 in College Loans, May 2020
Class of 2018 Missed Out on $2.6 Billion in Free College Aid, October 2018
Analysis: Professional Degree Holders Could Save on High Student Loan Debt, July 2018
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