The average promised 401(k) match is 4.7% of pay and the median is 4% (Vanguard 2026). Common formulas, vesting rules, safe harbor and what a match is worth.

Oct 8, 202614 min read

Debt Management

Average American Debt: Totals, Medians and Debt by Age

Americans owe $18.77 trillion (NY Fed, Q2 2026), or $63,455 per person with a credit file. Median family debt, debt by type and age, and delinquency rates.

Oct 8, 202611 min read

Budgeting & Money Management

Average Car Price in 2026: New, Used, by Type and by Brand

Buyers paid $50,089 on average for a new car in August 2026 (Kelley Blue Book); used cars were listed at $27,239 (Cox). Prices by type, brand and year.

Oct 8, 202610 min read

Retirement Planning

Average Cost of Assisted Living and Nursing Homes: National, by State, and Who Pays

Assisted living costs a median $6,200 a month; a semi-private nursing home room $9,581 (CareScout 2025). State table, trend, and what Medicare and Medicaid pay.

Oct 8, 202616 min read

Real Estate & Alternative Investments

Average Home Price in the US: New and Existing Homes, by Region and State

The median existing home sold for $429,100 in August 2026 (NAR); new homes: $393,700 median, $478,700 average (Census). Regions, states and price history.

Oct 8, 202612 min read

Budgeting & Money Management

Average Rent in the US: What Renters Pay by Bedrooms and State

Median US rent is $1,487 a month with utilities (Census ACS 2024): $1,301 for a 1-bedroom, $1,490 for a 2-bedroom. All 50 states, rent growth and rent burden.

Oct 8, 202612 min read