LendingTree
Coverage of LendingTree in the Nexus archive.
- More Americans using loans to cover everyday bills, report shows
New data from LendingTree shows 8.2% of Americans now use personal loans for everyday bills, up from 3.4% three years ago. Gen Z is most likely to rely on such loans, with buy now, pay later loans increasingly used for essentials like groceries rather than luxury items.
- More Americans using loans to cover everyday bills, report shows
More Americans are using personal loans to cover everyday expenses, with the percentage of borrowers doing so doubling from 3.4% to 8.2% in three years. Gen Z is the most likely age group to rely on such loans, and 'buy now, pay later' loans are increasingly used for essentials like groceries rather than larger purchases, according to LendingTree data.
- More Americans using loans to cover everyday bills, report shows
More Americans are using personal loans to cover everyday expenses, with 8.2% of borrowers now using them for basic bills, up from 3.4% three years ago. Gen Z is the most likely age group to rely on such loans, and 'buy now, pay later' loans are increasingly used for essentials like groceries rather than larger purchases. LendingTree warns of challenges in managing multiple loans and advises borrowers to track payments and understand their financial limits.
- InvestigateTV+ Weekend: A firetruck backlog across America
Fire departments across the U.S. face a national firetruck shortage with orders delayed for years, leading to higher costs and safety risks. Private equity consolidation has reduced manufacturers to three companies, exacerbating the backlog. A Chicago fire involving a 24-year-old ladder truck highlighted the dangers of aging equipment.
- [US] I thought I knew scams. Then I got email-bombed and someone applied for loans in my name.
A person experienced an email bombing and identity theft, with unauthorized loan applications submitted in their name. They took immediate steps to secure accounts, freeze credit, and contact financial institutions to mitigate damage. A credit freeze later blocked a fraudulent personal loan application.
- The affordability crisis is so bad that, for the first time ever, both mom and dad are working full-time in most American families
Most American heterosexual households now have both parents working full-time, up from 40% 50 years ago. Racial and educational disparities exist in employment rates among mothers, with rising costs of living and childcare driving the shift toward dual-income families.
- Monthly mortgage payments are dropping in these major U.S. cities, says new report
A new report from LendingTree indicates that average monthly mortgage payments in major U.S. cities have decreased since 2024, despite rising home prices. This trend contrasts with the broader cost-of-living challenges affecting other sectors like gas and groceries.
- How much does it cost to raise a child?
Raising a child in the U.S. until age 18 costs over $300,000, according to LendingTree. Kelly O'Grady provides insights into navigating these expenses.
- Raising a child now costs over $300,000, study finds
A study by LendingTree reveals that raising a child now costs over $300,000 after accounting for tax exemptions and credits. The research highlights the significant financial burden of child-rearing in current economic conditions.
- Average cost to raise a child now tops $300,000, study finds
The average cost to raise a child through age 18 has surpassed $300,000, with Hawaii being the most expensive state at $412,661 in 2026. LendingTree conducted the study that revealed these findings.