See the latest poll on top financial resolutions like paying off debt, saving, and investing. These are the New Year's goal obstacles Americans face in 2024.

Our experts reviewed the data to understand trends on identity theft, credit card fraud, and data breaches. Check out the latest in this in-depth report.

Credit card debt reached a record $1.08 trillion in 2023. Read on for more credit card debt statistics and trends that add clarity and context to the situation.

American households carry $17.3 trillion in debt and the average household debt is $103,358. Read on for more household debt statistics for 2023.

Over 50% of millennials are now homeowners, but it took them longer to reach that threshold than older generations. Read on to learn why.

American families spend $431 on average every year on video games, including consoles and accessories. See how your spending compares.

The racial wealth gap is solidly established. But what about differences in personal finance habits? We surveyed 2,000 Americans to get the latest data on race and finances in the U.S.

How much do Americans have in their savings accounts? We have new data that shows their average savings account balance, median emergency savings, and more.

How much money do Americans have in their checking accounts? Read on to see the average checking account balance by age, income bracket, and more.

U.S. personal loan balances hit a record high of $232 billion this year. Check out all the most notable personal loan statistics for 2023 to learn more.

The average house price in the United States as of the 3rd quarter of 2023 is $431,00. See recent trends and how states compare here.

The government shutdown could mean big losses for your local economy. We outlined the millions each state's economy stands to lose if the government shutdown continues.

What's the average salary in the U.S.? What's the median income for men and women? Which professions make the most? Read on to find out what the research says.

The average monthly expenses for an American household total $6,081. But where does that all go? Read on to find out how much we spend on housing, food, and more.

Credit card processing fees can add up to a big expense for merchants. Here are the average fees and costs for many issuers and payment networks in 2023.

It costs roughly $300,000 to raise a child. Read on for expenditures by category and age.

Buy now, pay later services can help consumers avoid credit card interest, but they also present financial risks. Find out how consumers use BNPL services.

Parents are expected to spend $41.5 billion on back-to-school shopping, and 30% intend to rely on credit cards. Read on to learn more.

The average cost of a wedding in 2022 was $30,000. Read on for a wedding budget breakdown.

More than 4,300 institutions provided mortgages in 2022. Fifteen of the top 25 lenders were non-bank financial institutions. Read on to learn our findings.

Fifty-four percent of Americans surveyed by The Motley Fool Ascent have used ChatGPT to recommend a financial product. Find out more on how AI is changing personal finance.

Are you at risk of a wildfire? Here's a roundup of wildfire statistics homeowners should know when looking for insurance.

Some areas are more prone to hurricanes than others. Read on for a roundup of hurricane statistics homeowners should know when looking for insurance.

Americans spent $2,148 on gas in 2021. That's up from $1,568 in 2020. Read on for state-level data and tips for how to save.

Most Americans don't have more than a couple credit cards. How many credit cards should you have? Find out what the research says.