Articles by Dawn Papandrea
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
56% of Bridal Party Members Feel Pressured to Overspend, Leading to Debt and Regret
May 3, 2022
More than half of Americans who’ve participated in a bridal party say they’ve felt pressure to spend above what they could afford, according to the... read more
64% of Cardholders Say Inflation Is One of Their Biggest Money Concerns, and It’s Forcing Them to Rely More on Plastic
April 25, 2022
As prices for groceries, gas and everything else continue to rise with inflation, nearly two-thirds of Americans say they’ve been turning to credit cards to... read more
65% of Americans Mistakenly Think Carrying A Credit Card Balance Helps Their Score
March 22, 2022
Americans are making credit card mistakes that are costing them money and impacting their credit scores, according to the latest LendingTree survey of 1,000+ Americans.... read more
COVID-19 and Credit Cards: Nearly Half Who Added Debt During Pandemic Blame Inflation
March 8, 2022
As we mark the two-year anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic shut downs, many Americans are still experiencing its financial and credit impact — but in... read more