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Worried about the costs of travel this summer? Plan a staycation instead! Check out WalletHub’s report on the best places to stay local: https://lnkd.in/diX5pPx #summer #staycation #vacation

We just released a new report on Q1 credit card debt, based on today’s Fed data. Here are some key stats (all figures are adjusted for inflation): ● At $60 billion, the decrease in credit card debt during Q1 2026 was around 6% larger than the decrease in Q1 2025. ● Total credit card debt as of Q1 was roughly $1.35 trillion on an inflation-adjusted basis, which is around 14% below the record high. ● The average household credit card balance was around $11,153 at the end of Q1 2026 after adjusting for inflation. That’s $2,263 below the record high. ● Preliminary data for April 2026 shows a 0.03% decrease in credit card debt vs. April 2025. ● WalletHub projects that total credit card debt will rise by $60 billion during 2026. https://lnkd.in/d4wQ3hv6 #WalletHub #CreditCards #Debt #InterestRates

Joining the right hotel loyalty program is one of the easiest ways to save on travel this summer – and it’s free. We just released a new study on 2026's Best Hotel Rewards Programs, and here are a few key stats to keep in mind: ● Choice Privileges is the best hotel loyalty program overall, earning a WalletHub Rating of 62 out of 100. ● The five best hotel rewards programs save their members an average of 10%. In some cases, members can save as much as 14% at select hotels. ● Six of the top nine hotel rewards programs allow members to redeem points for award nights at all of their brands/properties. Marriott Bonvoy, Choice Privileges and IHG One Rewards are the exceptions. ● Best Western is the only major hotel chain whose rewards points do not expire due to account inactivity. https://lnkd.in/dyp9AJc #travel #WalletHub #money

Choice Hotels International is WalletHub's #1 hotel rewards program for 2026. See why it tops WalletHub’s rankings and how much you could save: https://lnkd.in/dyp9AJc #hotels

It’s gotten more and more costly to take out an auto loan in recent years, and people in many parts of the country are struggling. Check out WalletHub’s latest report to see where people are overspending the most on car loans: https://lnkd.in/em9CSHSu

Which states truly provide an equal education to all students? Check out the results of WalletHub’s latest study on racial equality in education here: https://lnkd.in/gfcJ_da

How does your income compare to the top 5% and bottom 20% of earners in your state? Find out from WalletHub’s latest report: https://lnkd.in/egVMFrbC #income #salary

Strong state economies can help residents achieve financial success. How strong is your state’s economy? WalletHub’s latest report has the answer: https://lnkd.in/epRUt-d #Economy

People in City of Winston-Salem, City of Scottsdale & City of Norfolk, VA added the most auto loan debt to start 2026. See where your city ranks: https://lnkd.in/gn_BpKVM 

It’s getting more and more difficult to afford health care in the U.S. Check out WalletHub’s latest report to see the states where people spend the most and least on health care relative to their income: https://lnkd.in/ex9k7XBR #healthcare