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The recent LendingTree survey reveals significant changes in grocery shopping habits due to the pandemic. Average weekly grocery spending surged by 17%, rising from $163 to $190.

Approximately 31% of consumers report frequently overspending, with men notably overspending more than women. Despite going to stores less often, 63% of consumers now order food delivery weekly, particularly Gen X at 86%.

This increased spending amounts to around $100 more monthly, impacting household budgets during the ongoing crisis.

The latest report from CompareCards reveals that 57% of credit cardholders feel better off financially today than anticipated at the pandemic's start, with only 16% disagreeing. Key factors include job stability and government assistance, with 30% citing job security as a reason for financial improvement. However, disparities exist based on gender and political affiliation, with 72% of men feeling better off compared to 40% of women. The report highlights a need for broader economic support across diverse demographics.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A new LendingTree survey reveals that 74% of small business owners have taken on debt due to COVID-19 disruptions, with 37% resorting to credit cards and 28% borrowing from family. Only 10% of those who received Paycheck Protection Program funding found it fully alleviating their financial troubles. 43% report more than 51%% revenue decline. While 13% have resumed operations completely, 62% say PPP funds helped somewhat, indicating ongoing struggles for many small businesses.

QuoteWizard, a LendingTree company, released a report analyzing millennial homeownership trends across the U.S. from 2013 to 2019. The report reveals that almost half of the states experienced growth in millennial ownership, with significant correlations to home value and mortgage balance. Notably, states with higher median home values saw increased homeownership rates, indicating a focus on home value investments rather than affordability. Median home values rose by 27%, while median incomes for millennials grew by only 17%. The report identified Vermont, Oregon, and Maine as top states for this demographic.

A recent report from ValuePenguin.com by LendingTree reveals that over 70,000 American children and teens aged 19 and younger died in motor vehicle accidents from 2004 to 2018. The report highlights significant variations in fatality rates across states, with Mississippi, Wyoming, and Montana having the highest rates of 9.3 to 10.6 deaths per 100,000. In contrast, the District of Columbia recorded the lowest rate at 1.2 deaths per 100,000. Notably, 42% of fatalities involved passengers, and the yearly deaths among this age group have decreased by over 50% since 2004.

LendingTree, the leading online loan marketplace based in Charlotte, NC, announced new features for the My LendingTree app on September 29, 2020. Users can now connect checking and savings accounts from over 11,000 financial institutions through Plaid, enabling a comprehensive view of their financial profile. This integration allows for cash flow analysis, budgeting tools, and transaction history management in one platform, enhancing consumer financial management. Key offerings include budget tracking, monthly spending comparisons, and expense summaries.

According to a recent ValuePenguin survey, 60% of Americans postponed medical appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily to avoid virus exposure. Additionally, 50% reported going a day or more without necessary medications, with 30.1% citing stock shortages and 21% due to mail delays. Concerns over healthcare access surged, with 31% worried about long wait times. The survey, conducted from Sept. 11-14, 2020, included 1,028 respondents, revealing significant impacts of the pandemic on health behaviors.