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How COVID-19 Has Impacted Americans Financially: September Update
We surveyed 1,500 Americans to bring you the latest insights about financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic and recession. People are struggling to save and dipping into their savings, but they're optimistic about the future.
U.S. Cities That Are the Most Vulnerable to the Effects of COVID-19
To gauge COVID-19 vulnerability, we ranked 107 cities across the United States based on health, financial, economic, and social vulnerability.
Is College Worth it? Ranking the Best and Worst Degrees
College education has become increasingly expensive but college educated individuals earn millions more than those who did not get a bachelor's degree
Homeownership Delayed: Unforeseen Consequences of Rising Student Debt
Rising levels of student debt creates challenges for students and recent graduates that extend for years beyond commencement
Stress Is Destroying Americans' Ability to Enjoy Life: 2023 Data
Americans say the 2020s are the most stressful decade in recent history, with 55% saying they can't enjoy life due to stress, a 2023 survey shows.
State of Retirement Finances: 2021 Edition
Retirees have been hit particularly hard during the COVID-19 pandemic: They've more than doubled their non-mortgage debt, 60% struggle to keep up with their bills, and 1 in 4 worry they'll outlive their savings. Learn more about how retirees' finances stack up in the report.