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Matt Schulz

Matt Schulz

1year covering personal finance

110+ articles on LendingTree

Latest Articles by Matt Schulz

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Only 27% of Gen Z Workers Earn Enough to Live Alone Comfortably — and in Many Metros, It’s Even Worse

Just over 1 in 4 full-time Gen Z workers nationwide earn enough to live alone…

February 17, 2026

12 min read

LendingTree Survey: More Eyes on the Super Bowl, Less Money on the Line

More Americans plan to tune into the big game this year, but they’ll spend less…

January 26, 2026

8 min read

Down Payments Are Rising Faster Than Incomes — Here’s How Much Cash Buyers Need in Every State

The median planned down payment has risen sharply, according to an analysis of mortgage purchase…

January 20, 2026

10 min read

Movie Night or Money Pit? 78% of Moviegoers Say Theaters Are Now a Luxury — and They’d Rather Stream at Home

78% of moviegoers prefer streaming movies at home over the theater, as just 23% say…

December 16, 2025

8 min read

2025 Housing and Economic Outlook

From Rate Cuts to Rising Debt: What 2026 Will Look Like for Your Wallet

LendingTree chief consumer finance analyst Matt Schulz offers his 2026 predictions — and the key…

December 15, 2025

10 min read

64% of Americans Will Shop on Black Friday, Though Many Plan to Cut Back Due to Inflation

Nearly two-thirds of Americans expect to shop on Black Friday this year, with most opting…

November 17, 2025

9 min read

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