Articles by Dawn Papandrea
46% of Parents Say Their Child Used Their Credit or Debit Card Without Permission, Racking Up $500+
March 1, 2022
“Where did that charge come from?” Nearly half of parents (46%) say that they’ve caught their kids secretly spending with their credit or debit cards... read more
Super Bowl Spending Expected to Drop 19% As Fewer Americans Say They’ll Watch
February 8, 2022
After an exciting NFL playoffs season, it’s Super Bowl time! However, instead of matching or exceeding the amount of money spent last year on Super... read more
Americans Will Spend $208 On Their Significant Other This Valentine’s Day, Up 44%
February 1, 2022
After the pandemic kept Cupid — and many couples — in quarantine last year, Valentine’s Day is back in a big way for 2022. This... read more
56% of Americans Donated to Charity in 2021, at Average of $574
November 29, 2021
With this year’s Giving Tuesday fast approaching on Nov. 30, LendingTree surveyed more than 2,000 Americans to learn whether they’re planning to make charitable contributions... read more
Record Percentage of Americans Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner, Spending $392 on Average
November 15, 2021
Thanksgiving 2020 is a blur for many families who decided to scale things back or cancel the holiday altogether because of the coronavirus pandemic. But... read more