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Matt Schulz

Matt Schulz

1year covering personal finance

113+ articles on LendingTree

Latest Articles by Matt Schulz

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2025 Housing and Economic Outlook

From Rate Cuts to Rising Debt: What 2026 Will Look Like for Your Wallet

LendingTree chief consumer finance analyst Matt Schulz offers his 2026 predictions — and the key…

December 15, 2025

10 min read

Nearly 2 in 3 Americans Have Used a Mobile Wallet, and 1 in 3 Spend More When They Do

LendingTree asked Americans about their behaviors, preferences and opinions related to mobile wallets. Here's what…

December 09, 2025

8 min read

Hiring Hope Persists, Even as Optimism Cools Across Most States

A higher percentage of businesses across the U.S. expect to add employees than to reduce…

December 02, 2025

8 min read

64% of Americans Will Shop on Black Friday, Though Many Plan to Cut Back Due to Inflation

Nearly two-thirds of Americans expect to shop on Black Friday this year, with most opting…

November 17, 2025

9 min read

Getting the Best Mortgage Refinance Rate Could Save You $54,000

If you refinance your home at the lowest rate offered, you may be able to…

November 10, 2025

9 min read

Average Holiday Debt Nears $1,550

Average Holiday Debt Nears $1,550, Highest in LendingTree Survey’s 8-Year History

Average holiday debt spiked to the highest level since tracking began in 2015, while the…

November 07, 2025

9 min read

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