Average U.S. Savings Account Balance: A Demographic Breakdown
American households with savings accounts have a median balance of $5,300 and an average balance of $41,600, according to analysis of data... Read More
Loans
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Loans 101
Before you apply for a loan, our guides can help explain what loans are, how they work and what you can expect throughout the application and repayment process.
Getting a Loan
Our guides will walk you through the process of applying for a loan, signing the loan agreement and repaying the loan.
Types of Loans
Loans can be used for almost anything from purchasing a house or car, to paying for school or expanding a business. Our guides explain the most common types of loans.
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Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket
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The Most Searched Luxury Cars in the United States
Cadillac's Escalade is by far the most popular luxury car in the country. In fact, the Escalade and three other vehicles combine to take... Read More
From Hurricane Katrina to California’s Camp Fire, How Natural Disasters Affect Population — And How You Can Prepare Financially
We studied trends in the years preceding and following some of the biggest 21st-century U.S. natural disasters to see which areas fared... Read More
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