Articles by Dawn Papandrea
As Inflation Rises, 37% of Households Use a Credit Card or Loan to Meet Spending Needs — Up 19% From 2021
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As inflation continues to stick around — with a year-over-year increase of 7.7% as of October, according to the latest consumer price index — Americans’... read more
5 Options for When a Balance Transfer Credit Limit Is Too Low
December 6, 2022
You took the initiative to make a dent in your high-interest card debt and applied for a 0% balance transfer credit card. Only, now you... read more
With the Holidays Here, Kohl’s Is the Most Popular Store Card in Americans’ Wallets
November 28, 2022
Gift-buying season is here, so shoppers may be inundated more than usual with on-the-spot offers for retail credit cards. The latest LendingTree study of store... read more
With Inflation Soaring, Half of Americans Think Loyalty Programs Are More Important Than Ever
July 11, 2022
Everyone loves a bargain or a deal — even more so during a period of rising prices — which is why 8 in 10 Americans... read more
24% of Homeowners Made an Offer Sight Unseen — And That Nearly Doubles Among Recent Buyers
June 21, 2022
Today’s housing market is challenging for homebuyers, thanks to a combination of factors. With inventory scarce, buyers are competing for homes. At the same time,... read more