Debt.com’s Personal Finance Research and Surveys: Trusted data and expert insights
Debt.com’s Research Section is your source for the latest statistics and insights on money, debt, and financial issues affecting Americans. We help you stay updated on economic challenges and financial behaviors of Americans.
Our team is committed to providing comprehensive research and data. Whether you’re a writer, researcher, or simply interested in personal finance trends, our research hub offers valuable information and analysis.
Explore our annual budgeting survey, debt and mental health poll, how medical debt affects stress levels, credit card usage trends, and more. From living paycheck to paycheck to the effectiveness of budgeting and debt relief strategies, our research covers it.
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66% of Americans Say Tariff-Driven Inflation Is Taking a Mental Toll
Debt.com survey reveals a strong link between financial pressures and emotional health during Mental Health Awareness Month
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Medical Debt Survey: 9 in 10 Americans with Medical Debt Say it Shouldn’t Hurt Their Credit.
More than half say past-due medical bills have damaged their credit scores.
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Credit Card Survey: Inflation is Still Contributing to Debt
One in three Americans need credit cards to make ends meet – and many are maxed out.
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Student Loan Forgiveness Survey: 3 in 5 Borrowers Are Concerned About President Trump’s Second Term
Many are “nervous” and “overwhelmed” about how to afford payments when SAVE payments resume in April.
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Debt Settlement Survey: 9 in 10 Americans Have Heard of Debt Settlement – Most Say “It’s a Helpful Way to Deal With Debts”
The results of Debt.com’s latest survey of 1,000 Americans has surprised our team of in-house experts of CPAs and debt management professionals: Most are aware of the powerful solution called debt settlement.
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3 in 5 Americans Feel AI Will Increase ID Theft Crimes in 2025
Debt.com’s latest survey shows 43% have already had their identities stolen – more than 1 in 5 were children.
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Holiday Shopping Survey: 66% Will Go into Debt This Season
Debt.com’s Annual Holiday Shopping Survey Reveals AI Gifts and BNPL are Pushing Holiday Budgets to the Brink.
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Death and Debt Survey: 55% Expect to Pass Their Debt to Loved Ones
Debt.com’s latest survey of 1,000 Americans shows more than half expect to pass on debt to their loved ones when they die. For many, it’s tens of thousands worth.
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FAFSA Survey: 3 in 4 Americans Have Had Trouble Filing for FAFSA
The two most common problems cited? Too many questions and a faulty website.
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Budgeting Survey: More Americans are Living Paycheck to Paycheck – Even Though More are Budgeting
Debt.com’s annual poll of 1,000 Americans shows debt is a major reason to start budgeting. Fortunately, the budget has been a proven solution.
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Summer Vacation Spending Survey: 8 in 10 Travelers Will Use Credit Cards This Summer
And many have already gone into debt for previous trips.
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Financial Regrets Survey: 1 in 5 Americans Regret Charging Too Much on Their Credit Cards – and Many Feel Worse About It Now Than Last Year
Other regrets range from waiting too long to save for retirement and taking on too much student loan debt.
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Debt and Divorce Survey: 1 in 3 Divorcees Blame Credit Card Debt for Split – Most Say They or Their Ex Hid It
Nearly a third of respondents said credit card debt contributed to their divorce.
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A Debt.com Analysis of the Lipstick Index & Survey Supports Predictions of a Continued Economic Downturn into 2023
What is the Lipstick Index? The theory is, “when economic conditions worsen, beauty product sales get better.”
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Natural Disaster Debt Survey: Americans Blame Inflation for Spending More on Natural Disaster Preparations
1 in 4 are spending more than $200 on natural disaster preparedness this year.
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