Sep 17, 2026

Most Americans faced an unexpected expense this year, and many aren’t ready for the next 

Key takeaways:  September is National Preparedness Month, when Americans are encouraged to prepare for the unexpected. While emergency kits may be stocked, many Americans may be less prepared for an emergency that hits their wallets.  New data from Intuit Credit Karma, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds 78% of Americans faced a major unexpected expense […]

Aug 19, 2026

More than 1 in 3 Americans went into debt to pay for their latest move

Key takeaways:  Moving can mean a fresh start, but for many Americans, it comes with a financial hangover. New data from Intuit Credit Karma found that more than a third of American adults (35%) who’ve moved in the past five years took on debt to do so, climbing to half of millennials (50%).  The true […]

Jun 16, 2026

Summer of Sacrifice: Rising Energy and Grocery Costs Are Forcing Trade-offs

New Intuit Credit Karma data finds that the soaring cost of everyday necessities is pushing Americans to sacrifice their comfort, health, and social lives just to get by this summer. And, even those actively trying to cut back can’t get ahead. Key Takeaways: The rising cost of everyday necessities is forcing Americans into a summer […]

May 4, 2026

Gen Z’s Financial Independence Struggle 

New Intuit Credit Karma data reveals how economic pressure and financial literacy gaps are shaping financial independence for Gen Z Key takeaways: How young adults are navigating money today  Financial independence has long been treated as an early marker of adulthood. Get a job, get a place, get a handle on your money. Yet today, […]

Apr 20, 2026

How AI is reshaping how parents think about their kids’ futures

A new Intuit Credit Karma/Harris Poll study finds that 8 in 10 parents of kids in grades K-11 (81%) say AI has changed how they think about their child’s future career, and 89% are taking action.  Key takeaways:  As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries and redefines what it means to have a stable, successful career, […]