Chip Lupo

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.