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LendingTree | Your credit score is one of the biggest factors in determining how much you’ll pay to borrow money — and improving it could lead to significant savings. According to a LendingTree study, borrowers who move their credit score from the fair range to very good could save $42,950 in total interest over the life of their debt. Even smaller improvements could still meaningfully reduce monthly bills.

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LendingTree | Over the next two decades, the transfer of generational wealth is set to accelerate in the U.S. This LendingTree study estimates that homeowners ages 65 and older could pass down roughly $17.2 trillion between 2026 and 2045 — an average of $859 billion a year. That wealth transfer may not be so straightforward, though. A separate survey of 1,585 U.S. consumers indicates that expectations don’t always match reality, and many families still haven’t had necessary conversations about inheritance.

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LendingTree | AI is quickly working its way into the homebuying process, but that doesn’t mean Americans are ready to hand over the keys entirely. This survey of 2,001 U.S. consumers finds that while most people would use AI for at least one task along the way, they still want a human involved when the stakes are highest. At the same time, a significant share of buyers say they’re open to a home built by very different technology — a 3D printer — though real hesitations remain there, too.

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LendingTree | The American dream of homeownership endures, but newly built homes are getting smaller. The average size of new single-family homes sold nationwide declined by 11.6% over the past decade, from 2,724 square feet in 2015 to 2,409 square feet in 2025. Yet buyers are paying more per square foot: The average price per square foot surged 71.9% during the same period. While builders are increasingly constructing smaller homes, regional trends tell a more nuanced story. Here’s a closer look at how new-home sizes and costs have changed across the U.S.

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LendingTree | Where are Americans moving, building and starting businesses right now? To find out, we ranked the country’s largest metros using three categories: people and housing, work and earnings, and business and economy. One metro pulled ahead of the rest: Austin, Texas. Here’s a look at which other metros dominate.

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LendingTree | Rising gas prices, car insurance premiums and maintenance costs have made vehicle ownership more expensive than ever — and it’s changing how Americans get around. According to a LendingTree survey of 2,001 U.S. consumers, the vast majority say they’ve altered their habits over the past year in response to transportation costs, from combining errands into fewer trips to carpooling with people outside their household.

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LendingTree | Football is the undisputed king of American sports, but even it isn’t immune to the effects of inflation. A LendingTree survey found that fewer Americans plan to spend on football-related items and experiences this fall, and about half of those who do expect to spend may take on debt to cover those costs. The economy can be a big reason why.

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LendingTree | Poor credit can cost you in more ways than higher borrowing costs. It can also make your car insurance significantly more expensive. A LendingTree analysis found that drivers with poor credit pay an average of 68.2% more for full coverage auto insurance than drivers with good credit. That difference adds up to an extra $1,553.49 per year, or $4,660.46 over three years.

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LendingTree | Homeowners across the country are getting an unwelcome wake-up call: Wildfires are no longer a regional problem. This LendingTree analysis finds that wildfire activity has surged nationally over the past five years, forcing homeowners beyond the usual danger zones to reckon with a threat that’s reshaping home insurance costs, coverage decisions and financial peace of mind.

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LendingTree | Borrowers who skip comparing loan offers could miss out on significant savings. LendingTree data shows the difference between the highest- and lowest-cost offers when rate shopping could translate to nearly $2,500 in savings over three years. Across all credit profiles, consumers who compare personal loan offers could reduce their monthly payments by an average of $50.

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