Dean Kaplan 
Key Insights A new study by The Kaplan Group analyzes office vacancy trends and the number of apartments that could be built if all empty offices were turned into homes across 91 major U.S. cities. As remote and hybrid work reshape the commercial real estate landscape, office vacancy rates have continued to climb, leaving millions … Read more
Key Findings A new report by The Kaplan Group analyzes the debt and financial health of 46 leading SaaS companies using data extracted from SEC filings, spanning 138 records from 2022 to 2025. The analysis reveals significant industry-wide deleveraging trends (e.g., reducing debt). The industry has moved from negative profitability in 2022–2023 to positive returns … Read more
Key Findings from the Study Household debt has become an increasingly urgent financial issue in the United States, especially as different age groups experience vastly different borrowing behaviors and repayment risks. An exclusive new study from The Kaplan Group reveals that seniors over age 70 have increased their total debt by 36.2% over the past … Read more
Key Findings from the Study Tax-related fraud has become a growing concern in recent years, with reports increasing dramatically since 2020. An exclusive new study by The Kaplan Group reveals that Americans lost more than $5.7 million to tax-related scams in the first few months of 2025 alone. The Kaplan Group analyzed 1,384 scam reports … Read more
Tariffs are once again at the center of U.S. trade policy. Under President Trump’s current term, sweeping new tariffs have been announced, adding to the duties that remained from the last trade war. This roundup covers 50+ key statistics on U.S. tariffs and trade developments from 2023 to 2025—including what’s changed, who’s paying, and how … Read more
In today’s tight economy, one of the biggest threats to growth is slow payment—not just losing customers or market share. An exclusive new 2025 survey from The Kaplan Group reveals the significant revenue and cash flow risks businesses face from delayed payments—particularly for mid-sized firms and industries like SaaS, healthcare, and professional services. The survey … Read more
Business debt in the U.S. has surged over the past five years—fueled by pandemic disruptions, stimulus borrowing, and a volatile interest rate environment. As refinancing costs rise and payment behavior worsens, companies face mounting financial pressure across sectors. This roundup captures the most important statistics and trends shaping the commercial debt landscape in 2025. Key … Read more
Late payments are a growing challenge for businesses, with increasing economic uncertainty amplifying the risks associated with cash flow disruptions. For the first time, an exclusive survey from The Kaplan Group reveals the preventive strategies that distinguish companies excelling in collections from those facing persistent payment delays. The survey was conducted among 100 financial decision … Read more
As the U.S. ramps up tariffs on imports from countries like China, Canada, and Mexico, a new financial consequence is emerging: an accelerating rise in consumer debt. An exclusive new study from The Kaplan Group explores how the cost of tariffs is being passed down to consumers, leading to increased credit card usage, higher debt … Read more
Late last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a revision to 16 CFR Part 425, the rule concerning recurring subscriptions and other negative option plans. The law becomes effective May 14, 2025 unless overturned or legally challenged. Over 99% of the auto-renewal contracts that we enforce for our clients are not compliant with the … Read more
