MyBankTracker Research

Study: Do You Spend More Time on Holiday Shopping or Money Management? A MyBankTracker.com survey ask American consumers whether they focus more on gift shopping or money management during the holiday season. Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: Who Taught You the Most About Money? Money lessons can come in different forms and they can have a life-long impact --... Simon Zhen Study: Work Burnout is Main Reason for Americans Quitting The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 3.87 million Americans quitting their jobs in... Survey: How Much Money Would You Pick Up? A MyBankTracker survey looked at how much it would take for someone to pick up free money off the ground. Simon Zhen Survey: Americans Became More in Control of Their Finances During the Pandemic A MyBankTracker survey found that the majority of Americans became more in control of their finances in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Survey: Most Americans Plan to Save Their Tax Refunds in 2021 The 2021 tax season is likely to stand out from previous years as many Americans... Simon Zhen Survey: Would You Rather Reveal Your Weight or Your Salary? For many individuals, there's a level of discomfort when it comes to talking about... Study: Consumers Wanted to Deposit More in Savings in 2020 A year-long MyBankTracker survey found that more Americans sought to deposit more money into savings. Simon Zhen Survey: COVID-19’s Financial Effect on Millennials COVID-19 has challenged the financial stability of millennials in particular. Our survey looks at how they responded to the financial impact of the pandemic. Richard Barrington Simon Zhen Study: Cash Back is the Preferred Type of Credit Card Rewards When picking a credit card, it’s tough to resist the allure of big rewards.... Simon Zhen Study: Will Your Presidential Vote Depend on the Impact on Your Finances? The 2020 presidential election is weighing heavily on the minds of Americans,... Survey: When Parents Plan to Start Teaching Their Kids About Money Find out when parents taught, or plan to teach, their kids about money and personal finance and whether they believe a course should be taught in school. Simon Zhen Survey: U.S. Household Paid More Than $1.1 Billion in Checking Account Maintenance Fees in 2019 Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: Do You Hide Spending From Your Spouse or Partner Disparities in financial habits and outlook are sources of tension for couples.... Simon Zhen Study: What Are Americans’ Biggest Financial Concerns During the Coronavirus Crisis? The global pandemic around the coronavirus is responsible for financial stress... Study: More Than Half of Americans Do Not Put Spare Change to Good Use A survey finds that fewer Americans are putting their spare change to good use -- possibly due to other convenient payment methods and fewer coin counters. Simon Zhen Study: How Common is Financial Stress in a Romantic Relationship? Find out what is the biggest source of financial stress among couples and the effects of money problems on romantic relationships. Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: How Much Money Would You Lend to Family or Close Friends? When a family member or close friend asks you to borrow some money, it’s often... Simon Zhen Study: Last-Minute Gift Shopping is the Biggest Financial Mistake During the Holiday Season The holiday season is a time for family traditions and... Study: Big Savers Want High Savings Rates, Small Savers Prefer Great Mobile Banking Find out what features are preferred by Americans who are looking for a new savings account or certificate of deposit (CD). Simon Zhen Study: Half of Americans Don’t Foresee a U.S. Recession Any Time Soon A study found that many Americans don't believe there will be a U.S. recession any time soon, despite the market signals and indicators of a declining economy. Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Do Not Trust Mobile Banking at All As smartphones and tablet devices have become necessities in the everyday lives... Simon Zhen Study: What Do People Want From a Credit Card? Savvy credit card users may boast about their ability to go on lavish trips... Study: What Americans Are Most Concerned About as Interest Rates Fall Find out what Americans are most concerned about as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, which can affect savings, loans, and investments. Simon Zhen Survey: U.S. Households Paid More than $1 Billion in Checking Account Maintenance Fees in 2018 A 2019 survey found that U.S. households paid $1 billion in checking account maintenance fees in 2018 while overdrafts decreased from the previous year. Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: More than Half of Americans Believe Children Should Manage Their Own Money Before Age 18 Financial literacy has been a hot topic for Americans who feel that money... Simon Zhen Study: 1 in 5 Americans Spend More Time Planning Vacations vs. Managing Their Money Time is precious and we naturally want to spend it on things that we like, such... Survey Finds That 43% of Americans Have Less Than $500 for a Financial Emergency A MyBankTracker survey finds that 4 out of 10 Americans have less than $500 for an emergency and 1 of 10 American don't even know what an emergency fund is. Simon Zhen Survey Shows 3.5 Million Americans Would Go to Jail vs. Pay Off Their Debt Find out what freedoms that Americans are willing to give up in order to avoid having to pay overwhelming debt. Simon Zhen