Matt Schulz

President Trump highlighted economic initiatives in California and Nevada, including GOP tax cuts that increased average tax returns by 15% in those states. However, polls show 69% of Americans view the economy as poor, with 66% disapproving of Trump's job performance, as economists warn a K-shaped recovery is leaving lower-income families behind. Rising gas prices and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz's status further strain consumer confidence.

A LendingTree survey found 30% of Americans admitted to shoplifting in the past year, citing inflation and economic struggles as primary reasons. The survey also revealed 52% of shoplifters were not caught, while retailers reported an 18% increase in shoplifting incidents in 2024 compared to 2023.

A LendingTree survey reveals that 75% of Americans have adjusted their summer travel plans due to high gas and airfare costs, with 40% canceling travel entirely. Many are opting for closer destinations, using credit card rewards, and prioritizing flexibility to manage expenses.

A LendingTree survey reveals 75% of Americans have altered summer travel plans due to high gas prices and airfare, with 40% canceling travel entirely. Consumers are scaling back trips, choosing closer destinations, and prioritizing flexibility and credit card rewards to manage costs.

A LendingTree survey reveals 75% of Americans are altering summer travel plans due to high gas prices and airfare, with 40% canceling travel entirely. Consumers are opting for closer destinations, using credit card rewards, and prioritizing flexibility to manage costs.

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 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 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.