"Average Tax Refund Up 11% In 2021,” Forbes,  Average Tax Refund Up 11% In 2021 (forbes.com) November 1, 2021

"Just 39% of Americans could pay for a $1,000 emergency expense_,” cnbc.com_ Just 39% of Americans could pay for a $1,000 emergency expense (cnbc.com) January 11, 2021.

"Alaskans carry the highest credit card balance—here’s the average credit card balance in every state,” cnbc.com Average American Credit Card Debt by State—Alaska Tops the List (cnbc.com) November 1, 2021