Back-to-school season can be a bummer – not just for students, but for parents and their wallets, too. From binders and bookbags to tablets, computers and the latest clothes, there’s a lot to buy.

To gauge people’s feelings about back-to-school shopping, and thus learn more about the state of family finances during the pandemic, WalletHub conducted a nationally representative online survey of parents with kids in school. You can find the complete results in the infographic below.

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are proceeding despite the fact that overseas spectators will not be allowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A majority of Japanese citizens want the Olympics to be canceled, considering the fact that the country’s vaccination rate is very low so far. However, the Japanese government has put as much as $35 billion into holding the Olympics in Tokyo, which explains why they’re moving forward with the event.

While the circumstances around this year’s Olympics are less than ideal, we will still see some incredible athletic feats from the competitors. The U.S. will likely continue to build its lead as the country with the most total medals by far across the history of the games. To help get you ready for all that Tokyo 2020 promises to offer, we compiled an awesome infographic filled with fun facts on every major aspect of the XXXII Olympiad, which you can find below. You can also check out our Q&A with a panel of leading experts on the socioeconomic issues underlying the event. Enjoy, and go USA!

There are many different tools out there designed to help you manage your money better. But no one has time to try them all, so we’ve put together a comprehensive comparison based on the 13 key factors that we believe are most important to your wallet.

Credit cards offer a lot of travel-related benefits that most people don’t seem to know much about. Rental car insurance, travel accident insurance, and insurance for lost/delayed luggage are just a few of them.

To see whether such perks will be put to good use this summer travel season or left unused, plus a whole lot more, WalletHub conducted a nationally representative online survey. You can find the results below.

The 4th of July is one of America’s most treasured holidays, and Americans typically celebrate the anniversary of their independence with massive parades, flashy fireworks displays, family gatherings, beach trips and more. While last year celebrations were massively restrained due to social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, this year the country is much more open thanks to the distribution of the vaccine. Around 84% of the population plans to celebrate the holiday this year, and 36% of Americans will spend more money on it this year than they did last year, according to a recent nationally representative WalletHub survey.

WalletHub’s survey examined both Americans’ plans for Independence Day and their opinions on freedom and patriotism in light of current events.

Fireworks and freedom: That’s what America does on the Fourth of July to celebrate the country’s birthday, established with 56 founding fathers’ pen strokes on the Declaration of Independence in 1776. We also eat a whole lot of hotdogs: 150 million in total. We make a toast or two to freedom and good old Uncle Sam, shelling out more than $1.4 billion on July Fourth beer and wine. And we travel, with nearly 47 million of us planning to venture 50+ miles from home this year. Though celebrations were subdued last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the vaccine has paved the way for people to gather together this year.

Even though July 4, 2021 marks America’s 246th birthday, there’s still a lot to learn about this red, white and blue anniversary. To help fill you in and pump up your patriotism, we put together an awesome infographic filled with 4th of July fun facts. We also polled a panel of experts for some added insight into Independence Day. You can check it all out below.

Paying up at the pump fuels a lot of our travel, from vacation road-trips and business travel to the everyday commute. But filling up our vehicles has gotten a lot more expensive this year, with the average gas price increasing by nearly 70 cents per gallon since January. In light of this, we decided to see what Americans have to say about how gas prices affect where they go and how they get there.

WalletHub performed a nationally representative online survey, asking about everything from whether people consider the price of gas when making travel plans to how they decide where to fill up. You can find the complete results in the infographic below.

International travel is costly enough without having to pay extra just for swiping, dipping or tapping your credit card beyond U.S. borders. But foreign transaction fees are lurking, even domestically. Any purchase made through an international merchant and processed abroad is subject to a foreign fee.

To get a better understanding of what consumers know about foreign fees, how they influence our card choices and more, WalletHub conducted a nationally representative online survey. We asked people about everything from their international travel and spending habits to their biggest worries when using a credit card internationally. You can find the complete results in the following infographic.

Despite the warming weather, it’s still sweater season for millions of hockey fans worldwide until Lord Stanley’s Cup finds a new home this July, slightly later than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And as the quest for the cup enters its final phase, with the 16 teams in the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup playoffs whittled down to two finalists, the drama on the ice reaches a boiling point.

Players literally leave blood, sweat, tears and some teeth on the ice while figuratively putting their hearts and souls on the line in an attempt to achieve dreams that took root in boyhood. Fans shell out thousands of dollars on tickets, beer, snacks and apparel. And one artisan engraver prepares to etch 52 new names into immortality.

Credit card rewards aren’t always as rewarding as they could be. One big reason for that is the often-confusing hodgepodge of credit card company rules and restrictions regarding rewards earning and redemption. Plus, some consumers aren’t as knowledgeable as others about picking the right rewards card and then making the most of the account while it’s open.

To learn more about the rewards landscape, WalletHub conducted a nationally representative survey of consumers. We asked about everything from people’s biggest issues and preferences when it comes to credit card rewards to whether people believe rewards are ultimately worth the hassle. You can check out the complete findings of the survey in the following infographic, along with commentary from a panel of experts.