Personal Finance

Is America’s Economy Headed for a Great Car Crash?

July 3rd, 2017

Personal Finance

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Back in 2007, so many Americans defaulted on their mortgages that it plunged the world into the Great Recession. Ten years later, we could be looking at a repeat of that crisis – only this time it’s with car loans. Six million Americans are in immediate danger of having their car repossessed.

The True Cost of Being a Car Owner in America

June 15th, 2017

Personal Finance

Owning and driving a car is part of the American way of life. Whether commuting to work or taking a cross-country road trip, Americans spend a lot of time in the driver's seat. But the cost of hitting the open road comes with some bumps and twists.

The Most and Least Expensive Places to get a Degree in Each State

March 8th, 2017

Personal Finance

Too much student loan debt? Your state may have something to do with it.

This 3D Map Shows How Much You Must Earn to Buy a Home in 27 Major U.S. Metros

January 3rd, 2017

Personal Finance

Thinking of moving to the big city? You'll need this much in these 27 U.S. metros.

The $50 American Road Trip

January 3rd, 2017

Personal Finance

How far will a $50 fill up get you across the U.S.?

Unprecedented Spending Trends in America, in One Chart

December 20th, 2016

Personal Finance

The typical American budget never changes, except in these three unexpected categories.

The Tax Reform that Will Make America Great Again Will Hurt Many Americans. Are You One of Them?

December 20th, 2016

Personal Finance

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Your tax rate could change if you fall into one of Trump's new tax brackets.

How Big is the Income Tax Gap in Your State?

December 18th, 2016

Personal Finance

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These states want to take the biggest bite out of your paycheck.

Petrol Sweat Index: How Many Hours Do People Have to Work to Buy a Gallon of Petrol?

February 26th, 2026

Personal Finance

“Fill 'er up“ takes a completely different meaning in some countries.

Student Debt Hits New Record

November 21st, 2016

Personal Finance

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Which graduates of the class of 2015 are drowning the most in student loans?