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Detroit tops list of cities with expensive groceries, with citizens paying over 4% of median household income on groceries.

Fast food prices have risen by 3.2% over the past year, outpacing inflation and making quick meals increasingly expensive.

Household debt fell in Q2, but remains high in absolute terms, with some consumers in better financial shape than expected.

Fast food costs rose 60% in a decade, affecting budgets.

Newk’s Eatery , the 97-unit fast-casual restaurant chain known for its fresh sandwiches, soups, salads and pizzas, is targeting the Raleigh-Durham market in North Carolina for franchise development.

Vermont leads mortgage delinquency increase, with a surge in delinquent mortgages in the state compared to the previous quarter.

It's easy to be dismayed at tax time when you see just how much of your income you lose.

New Hampshire topped WalletHub's 2026 taxpayer ROI rankings, with several states with no income tax offering good-quality government services.

Some states see a sharp rise in consumer debt, with U.S. households adding $257 billion in total debt during 2025, an increase of 810% from 2024.

Consumers added $16 billion to their credit card debt in Q3, a 27% smaller increase than in Q3 2024.

Mortgage delinquency rates range from 3% to 24% depending on the city, with Laredo, Texas, having the highest rate at 24% as of Q2 2025.

Credit limits dropped in 46 states from Q2 2024 to Q2 2025.

The U.S. government shutdown affects states differently, with places like D.C. and Hawaii being hit the hardest.

Nationwide unemployment claims increased by 3.5% week over week, with some evidence of consumers slowing down their spending.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has seen the biggest overall increase in consumer debt during the second quarter of 2025, with the average credit card balance increasing by nearly 6% to $9,900.

A report highlights cities with increasing credit card delinquency rates, with Fremont, California, leading the list.

Consumer confidence drops 27% since May 2024, driven by tariffs and layoffs, with people feeling less optimistic about their financial future.

Consumer confidence declined in the past year due to economic and stock market volatility, according to the WalletHub Economic Index.

A study finds that Gen Z is heavily burdened by inflation, with 46% saying it's holding them back more than their income, debt, or housing costs.

Wyoming has the most collection accounts, with an average of more than four accounts per resident in collections, and the highest average balance per collection account at $1,981.

This incentive comes amidst excitement surrounding Apple’s latest iPhone release, offering an alternative for those tempted to upgrade their phone solely due to a fading battery.

Credit card debt increases by $36 billion in Q2 2024.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released new data on household debt, and WalletHub's inflation-adjusted analysis revealed that while U.S.

A report highlighted the financial difficulties experienced by people across the US, with 7 million Americans having at least one credit account where they are late on their payments.