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Aneeca Younas
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Aneeca Younas
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December 5th, 2023
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Apple Pay accounts for 48% of mobile wallets in the United States, but it's not very popular among companies in other countries. Does this mobile wallet have a future?

Have you ever wondered which state has the largest monthly retirement income? Our guide compares all states across the US and uncovers the differences in monthly retirements which can be thousands of dollars!

Did you know that publicly-traded companies seem to be at the least risk of going bankrupt? As for individuals, more women file for bankruptcy than men, but Donald Trump declared bankruptcy four times. Our guide covers 15+ bankruptcy statistics that'll blow your mind.

Every 30 seconds, a burglary happens in the United States. Fortunately, the majority is non-violent, but caution is still advised. Here are the critical burglary statistics and facts to consider.

Whether you are a passionate smoker or you work in the cigarette business, you'll appreciate a detailed price comparison. Check out the complete list of taxes and retail cigarette prices to learn where they are the cheapest and where you'll pay the most.

Purchasing a service or product via a credit card has become a standard, and over half of Americans have debt on at least one card. Check out these surprising credit card debt statistics to learn about debtor profiles and other crucial info.

Four major credit card networks generated $3.7 trillion worth of payments in 2020, with Visa issuing over 343 million active credit cards in the US. Read our guide for other eye-opening credit card statistics.

Bad credit is a problem for millions of Americans, and the US credit repair market is worth over $4 billion. Check out the statistics on how much users pay for credit repair services, how long people use them, and other intriguing information.

Credit score details can tell about an individual and nation's financial health. Our article covers everything from the average credit score in different groups to the percentage of those who have a poor or perfect score.

The crypto industry is going through a rough patch, but millions worldwide still use it. What percentage of all crypto transactions are illegal, and how popular are digital tokens in the US and worldwide?

Financial literacy is crucial for wealth management, but not everyone is good with money. A significant portion of adults turns to financial advisors. Here are the most astonishing financial literacy statistics in the USA.

Holidays are special times of the year. We enjoy resting and spending time with families and friends but also spending money. Here's how much an average American spends on holiday shopping, the most popular products, and other great statistics.

We all dream about becoming millionaires, but only some achieve that dream. But can you guess how many millionaires live on the planet right now? We've compiled everything you've always wanted to know about the topic.

The Social Security Administration estimates that around 65 million people are on welfare. Read these critical statistics to learn how much the US government spends on them and learn more about SNAP and how it's used.

PayPal has been among the e-payment pioneers and its history goes back to 1998. But how many people use it today?

What are the sending limits per transaction or day on PayPal? It depends on the currency and account details, and there are ways to adjust your limits. Our guide covers everything you should know about these restrictions.

Domestic adoption can occur via public and private agencies or independently. If you are ready to go through with the process, here's how much it could cost.

PayPal is a reliable and fast payment provider, but it's also famous for its not-so-small fees. The platform charges based on the transaction type and other factors, and here is how much you can expect to pay.

Venmo is a convenient way of processing P2P cash transfers. Although it's a new service, it already has millions of users. If you plan on sending money via Venmo, this guide explains daily, weekly, and other restrictions applied.

Identity theft is a serious cybersecurity issue that affects a third of Americans in some form. These eye-opening statistics reveal the states with the most cases per capita and other facts about identity theft.

Before deciding on whether you need life insurance, read these important statistics and trends. It'll reveal how many households are underinsured, how automation helps the process and other facts that could change how you feel about life insurance.

Medical malpractice payouts could be affected by age, injury, and other factors. Read the latest data on the number of cases per state as well as total and average payouts to learn more about what you can expect in different locations.

The statistics show that the average yearly earnings of US millennials are about $85K. Let's take a look at how they spend money and key statistics that marketers should know.

Online shopping is more popular than ever, with over 2.14 billion people purchasing things over the internet. Our guide looks at dozens of the most impressive figures about online shopper profiles and statistics by state and country.

Payday loans are controversial, but 12 million Americans use them each year. What is the state with the highest loan interest rates, and how do people usually use the money from the payday loan? Discover that and other essential statistics in our guide.

PayPal is a remarkable platform with over 400 million active accounts worldwide, including more than 647,000 companies. Here are the critical stats for marketers about US consumers and how PayPal is important to them.

The pandemic has affected personal financial habits, but was it for the better? We take a look at the critical personal finance statistics and discuss how US citizens manage their wealth.

Each state in the US has different property tax rates. Before moving or purchasing property in another country, read our guide to learn more about how much tax you'll be expected to pay in each location.

Only a few states don't apply state or local sale taxes, while others have combined rates of up to 10%. Our detailed comparison lists the latest rates applied in each state.

Venmo is owned by PayPal, so many consider it to be its little brother. The P2P transaction platform seems to be doing well. Read these astonishing statistics to learn about Venmo consumer profiles and habits.

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Aneeca Younas
Combining her Master’s degree in Business Economics and her childhood dream was to become a journalist, Aneeca is now a writer for finance-related websites. Having years of experience with companies doing business in multiple markets, she got to know international money transfers inside and out, gladly sharing that knowledge to help readers make better-informed decisions.
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