Articles by Dawn Papandrea
Fitness, Nutrition Spending Driving About 40% of Millennials and Gen Z into Debt
June 9, 2021
It’s expensive to get in shape and lose weight, and many Americans (especially younger ones) are willing to take on debt to do it. That... read more
Kids’ Competitive Activities Lead to Debt for 79% of Parents
May 11, 2021
While it’s probably not a shocker that kids’ competitive activities are expensive, you may be surprised to find that nearly 8 in 10 parents have... read more
More Than 3 in 4 Cardholders Have Been in Credit Card Debt, and Some Have Spent 5+ Years Paying It Off
April 27, 2021
If you’re grappling with credit card debt right now, you’re in the same boat as 50% of American cardholders, plus another 26% of consumers who’ve... read more
55% Would Spend More on Eco-Friendly Products While Willing to Boycott Less-Green Companies
April 20, 2021
More consumers are showing how much they care about the environment with their wallets. In a recent LendingTree survey of 1,048 Americans, 55% said they... read more
Nearly 30% of Americans Turn to Credit Cards, Loans After Being Denied Unemployment Benefits
March 17, 2021
Roughly 4.1 million Americans, or 2.9% of the workforce, were getting unemployment insurance as of the end of February. But those who apply for unemployment... read more