Articles by Dan Shepard
High Pay and Even Higher Home Prices: Housing Still Unaffordable for Some Who Work in High-Paying Occupations
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It’s no secret that working in a high-paying occupation can make it easier to afford big purchases like a house. This is true even in... read more
Nearly a Third of Americans Cut Back or Skip Expenses to Pay Utility Bills
October 16, 2023
After a sweltering summer for many, Americans in some regions are bracing for a harsh winter. With intense temperatures, comfort may be top of mind... read more
48% of Halloween Celebrators Are Planning Spooky Splurges, With Average Holiday Spending Expected to Reach $162
October 9, 2023
As Halloween approaches, it’s not just ghouls and ghosts sending shivers down your spine. In fact, 50% of Americans who plan to spend on Halloween... read more
Nearly 80% of Gen Z Homeowners Had Down Payment Help — Mostly From Family
October 9, 2023
With high housing costs and homeownership feeling further out of reach, receiving help from family and friends for that crucial down payment can be a... read more
Most Gen Zers and Millennials Who Don’t Consider Themselves Wealthy Believe They Will Be Someday
October 9, 2023
If “Family Feud” asked 100 Americans which word or phrase best describes “wealthy,” their survey would say … there’s little consensus. Our latest LendingTree survey... read more