# Consumer Finance: Problem-first research in the Machine Relations Index

Canonical URL: https://machinerelations.ai/index/categories/consumer-finance/problem_first
Release mri_score_v2.0+2026-09-18+8fa38e54dd0a; methodology mri_score_v2.0; generated 2026-09-18; window 2026-05-10 to 2026-09-18; artifact 8fa38e54dd0a.

This is the public leaderboard for the exact Consumer Finance / Problem-first research segment. Rates use the segment denominator only: 132 observed runs across 7 dates.

| Rank | Source | Source role | Citation rate | Cited runs | Observed runs | Run dates | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---|
| #1 of 226 | [YouTube](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/youtube.com) | Search or media platform | 32.58% | 43 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #2 of 226 | [Nerdwallet.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/nerdwallet.com) | Editorial publication | 24.24% | 32 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #3 of 226 | [Experian.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/experian.com) | Vendor-owned source | 21.97% | 29 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #4 of 226 | [Reddit](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/reddit.com) | Community and social platform | 18.94% | 25 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #5 of 226 | [Bairdwealth.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/bairdwealth.com) | Other observed source | 17.42% | 23 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #6 of 226 | [Umcu.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/umcu.org) | Other observed source | 17.42% | 23 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #7 of 226 | [Chase.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/chase.com) | Other observed source | 12.12% | 16 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #8 of 226 | [Fidelity.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/fidelity.com) | Other observed source | 12.12% | 16 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #9 of 226 | [Cbsnews.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/cbsnews.com) | Editorial publication | 11.36% | 15 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #10 of 226 | [Yahoo](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/yahoo.com) | Editorial publication | 10.61% | 14 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #11 of 226 | [Bankofamerica.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/bankofamerica.com) | Other observed source | 8.33% | 11 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #12 of 226 | [Bankrate.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/bankrate.com) | Other observed source | 8.33% | 11 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #13 of 226 | [Equifax.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/equifax.com) | Other observed source | 8.33% | 11 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #14 of 226 | [Finsagetools.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/finsagetools.com) | Other observed source | 7.58% | 10 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #15 of 226 | [Incharge.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/incharge.org) | Other observed source | 7.58% | 10 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #16 of 226 | [Instagram.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/instagram.com) | Other observed source | 6.82% | 9 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #17 of 226 | [Kiplinger.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/kiplinger.com) | Other observed source | 6.82% | 9 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #18 of 226 | [Moneysavingexpert.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/moneysavingexpert.com) | Other observed source | 6.82% | 9 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #19 of 226 | [Usbank.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/usbank.com) | Other observed source | 6.82% | 9 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #20 of 226 | [Wellsfargo.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/wellsfargo.com) | Other observed source | 6.82% | 9 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #21 of 226 | [Moneylion.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/moneylion.com) | Other observed source | 6.06% | 8 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #22 of 226 | [Capitalone.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/capitalone.com) | Other observed source | 5.30% | 7 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #23 of 226 | [Cusocal.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/cusocal.org) | Other observed source | 5.30% | 7 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #24 of 226 | [Stepchange.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/stepchange.org) | Other observed source | 5.30% | 7 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #25 of 226 | [Texasbaycu.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/texasbaycu.org) | Other observed source | 5.30% | 7 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #26 of 226 | [Amgloan.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/amgloan.com) | Other observed source | 4.55% | 6 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #27 of 226 | [Pnc.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/pnc.com) | Other observed source | 4.55% | 6 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #28 of 226 | [Ramseysolutions.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/ramseysolutions.com) | Other observed source | 4.55% | 6 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #29 of 226 | [Rocketmoney.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/rocketmoney.com) | Other observed source | 4.55% | 6 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #30 of 226 | [Associatedbank.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/associatedbank.com) | Other observed source | 3.79% | 5 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #31 of 226 | [Cnbc.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/cnbc.com) | Editorial publication | 3.79% | 5 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #32 of 226 | [Creditninja.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/creditninja.com) | Other observed source | 3.79% | 5 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #33 of 226 | [Fool.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/fool.com) | Editorial publication | 3.79% | 5 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #34 of 226 | [Forbes](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/forbes.com) | Editorial publication | 3.79% | 5 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #35 of 226 | [Ftc.gov](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/ftc.gov) | Academic and government source | 3.79% | 5 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #36 of 226 | [Investopedia.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/investopedia.com) | Other observed source | 3.79% | 5 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #37 of 226 | [Missionfed.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/missionfed.com) | Other observed source | 3.79% | 5 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #38 of 226 | [Sofi.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/sofi.com) | Other observed source | 3.79% | 5 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #39 of 226 | [Thebalancemoney.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/thebalancemoney.com) | Other observed source | 3.79% | 5 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #40 of 226 | [Wealthovernow.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/wealthovernow.com) | Other observed source | 3.79% | 5 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #41 of 226 | [Aba.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/aba.com) | Other observed source | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #42 of 226 | [Afmorganlaw.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/afmorganlaw.com) | Other observed source | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #43 of 226 | [Business Insider](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/businessinsider.com) | Editorial publication | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #44 of 226 | [Colorado.edu](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/colorado.edu) | Academic and government source | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #45 of 226 | [Consumer.gov](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/consumer.gov) | Academic and government source | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #46 of 226 | [Consumercredit.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/consumercredit.com) | Other observed source | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #47 of 226 | [Consumerfinance.gov](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/consumerfinance.gov) | Academic and government source | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #48 of 226 | [Globalcu.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/globalcu.org) | Other observed source | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #49 of 226 | [Jago.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/jago.com) | Other observed source | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #50 of 226 | [Justagirlandherblog.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/justagirlandherblog.com) | Editorial publication | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #51 of 226 | [Moneypatrol.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/moneypatrol.com) | Other observed source | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #52 of 226 | [Navyfederal.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/navyfederal.org) | Other observed source | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #53 of 226 | [Oregon.gov](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/oregon.gov) | Academic and government source | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #54 of 226 | [Symplelending.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/symplelending.com) | Other observed source | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #55 of 226 | [Thedebtreliefcompany.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/thedebtreliefcompany.com) | Other observed source | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #56 of 226 | [Unitedway.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/unitedway.org) | Other observed source | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #57 of 226 | [Usnews.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/usnews.com) | Editorial publication | 3.03% | 4 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #58 of 226 | [Aarp.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/aarp.org) | Other observed source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #59 of 226 | [Creditkarma.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/creditkarma.com) | Other observed source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #60 of 226 | [Cuofga.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/cuofga.org) | Other observed source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #61 of 226 | [Debt.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/debt.org) | Other observed source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #62 of 226 | [Depaul.edu](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/depaul.edu) | Academic and government source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #63 of 226 | [Facebook.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/facebook.com) | Community and social platform | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #64 of 226 | [Financialbestlife.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/financialbestlife.com) | Other observed source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #65 of 226 | [Gobankingrates.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/gobankingrates.com) | Other observed source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #66 of 226 | [Hermoney.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/hermoney.com) | Other observed source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #67 of 226 | [Jhu.edu](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/jhu.edu) | Academic and government source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #68 of 226 | [Moneyinc.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/moneyinc.com) | Other observed source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #69 of 226 | [Nomoredebts.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/nomoredebts.org) | Other observed source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #70 of 226 | [Pbroad2riches.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/pbroad2riches.com) | Other observed source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #71 of 226 | [Pocketguard.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/pocketguard.com) | Other observed source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #72 of 226 | [Postoffice.co.uk](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/postoffice.co.uk) | Editorial publication | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #73 of 226 | [Rbcroyalbank.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/rbcroyalbank.com) | Other observed source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #74 of 226 | [Richmond.edu](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/richmond.edu) | Academic and government source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #75 of 226 | [Thepennyhoarder.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/thepennyhoarder.com) | Other observed source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #76 of 226 | [Upenn.edu](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/upenn.edu) | Academic and government source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #77 of 226 | [Usfcu.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/usfcu.com) | Other observed source | 2.27% | 3 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #78 of 226 | [Apcifcu.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/apcifcu.org) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #79 of 226 | [Apexfinancialcoaching.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/apexfinancialcoaching.com) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #80 of 226 | [Cardrates.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/cardrates.com) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #81 of 226 | [Centier.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/centier.com) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #82 of 226 | [Clevergirlfinance.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/clevergirlfinance.com) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #83 of 226 | [Consolidatedcredit.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/consolidatedcredit.org) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #84 of 226 | [Darrowwealthmanagement.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/darrowwealthmanagement.com) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #85 of 226 | [Discover.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/discover.com) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #86 of 226 | [Diyinvestor.net](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/diyinvestor.net) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #87 of 226 | [Experian.co.uk](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/experian.co.uk) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #88 of 226 | [Familybudgetexpert.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/familybudgetexpert.com) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #89 of 226 | [Financebuzz.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/financebuzz.com) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #90 of 226 | [Financiallyhappy.ltd](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/financiallyhappy.ltd) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #91 of 226 | [Financialonlinetools.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/financialonlinetools.com) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #92 of 226 | [Getpennies.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/getpennies.com) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #93 of 226 | [Investor.gov](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/investor.gov) | Academic and government source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #94 of 226 | [Localfirstbank.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/localfirstbank.com) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #95 of 226 | [Michigan.gov](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/michigan.gov) | Academic and government source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #96 of 226 | [Mmbb.org](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/mmbb.org) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #97 of 226 | [Moneysmart.gov.au](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/moneysmart.gov.au) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #98 of 226 | [Nationwide.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/nationwide.com) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #99 of 226 | [Nebraska.gov](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/nebraska.gov) | Academic and government source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |
| #100 of 226 | [Pedroplanning.com](https://machinerelations.ai/index/domains/pedroplanning.com) | Other observed source | 1.52% | 2 | 132 | 7 | Unavailable |

## Citation

Consumer Finance / Problem-first research: 226 observed source domains in the leaderboard, 2026-05-10 to 2026-09-18, mri_score_v2.0, mri_score_v2.0+2026-09-18+8fa38e54dd0a, https://machinerelations.ai/index/categories/consumer-finance/problem_first.