When is the right time to take your kids on their first road trip?

When is the right time to take your kids on their first road trip?

Age 3 and a half is when kids are the most challenging to travel with, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American parents with children under the age of 13 asked respondents about the best — and worst — ages to go on a road trip with their children. When asked why this … Read more

How much sunscreen should you be using? Majority of Americans don’t apply nearly as much as they should

How much sunscreen should you be using? Majority of Americans don’t apply nearly as much as they should

SPF nation? A new survey shows we’re failing at skin protection, unless we’re on vacation.  The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed less than half (41%) wear sunscreen more than 60 days of the year — a majority only wear it for less than a fifth of the entire calendar year. Thirteen percent don’t typically wear … Read more

8 in 10 Americans changing spending habits over recession fears: survey

8 in 10 Americans changing spending habits over recession fears: survey

The current economy is changing how Americans manage their money, according to new research. A recent survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that eight in 10 (77%) have changed the way they manage their finances as a result of ongoing economic conditions. With the majority (86%) feeling that the economy remains uncertain — and … Read more

From rescues to life lessons, why dads are praised as lifelong mentors

From rescues to life lessons, why dads are praised as lifelong mentors

From donating a kidney to their child to paying off their kid’s credit card debt, a new survey revealed some of the most heroic dad acts in honor of Father’s Day. In the survey of 2,000 Americans, one respondent shared, “The most heroic thing my father has ever done for me was during Hurricane Harvey … Read more

Do you have the ‘toughest’ job in the US? New survey reveals most grueling gigs

Do you have the ‘toughest’ job in the US? New survey reveals most grueling gigs

Construction workers, firefighters, military personnel and doctors — these are the “toughest jobs in America,” according to a new survey. The poll included 2,000 Americans (1,000 of whom are trade workers), asking respondents what they believe the “toughest” jobs are and what comes to mind when they think of “tough jobs.” Police officers ranked No. 5, … Read more

Over half of Americans would perform this grueling task for their loved ones: poll

Over half of Americans would perform this grueling task for their loved ones: poll

Loyalty runs deep: More than half of Americans would suffer through going to the DMV (53%) for the sake of their loved ones, according to new research.  To understand how far people are willing to go to help others, a recent survey of 2,000 U.S. adults explored the concept of loyalty in terms of friends, … Read more

Three-quarters of Gen Z is looking to switch jobs for this reason

Three-quarters of Gen Z is looking to switch jobs for this reason

Over seven in 10 young Americans are currently looking for a job change, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed Americans revealed that 73% of Gen Z respondents would like to switch jobs or careers, along with 70% of millennials surveyed. That’s compared to 51% of Gen X respondents and just 33% of … Read more

Gen Z drivers most likely to get into heated arguments in the car, most likely to use phones while driving

Gen Z drivers most likely to get into heated arguments in the car, most likely to use phones while driving

Gen Z is driving distracted — but perhaps not in the way Americans would expect, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American drivers, split evenly with 500 per generation, revealed that despite younger generations and cell phones being ubiquitous, Gen Z is using tech in smarter ways while driving. But that doesn’t mean … Read more

Business owners reveal their biggest hurdles in setting up shop in the US

Business owners reveal their biggest hurdles in setting up shop in the US

From working too many hours to being let down by a vendor and underestimating costs, a new survey reveals the biggest hurdles business owners faced when first starting out. A survey of 1,000 small business owners (SBOs) and freelancers pinpointed the things they wish they’d known from the start. Results showed financial missteps as one … Read more

Majority of Americans trust what’s online less than ever before: poll

Majority of Americans trust what’s online less than ever before: poll

The average American trusts less than half of what they see and read online, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that skepticism is at an all-time high when it comes to the internet. According to the results, Americans believe only 41% of what they consume online is totally accurate, fact-based … Read more

Survey reveals growing acceptance of frugality among Americans

Survey reveals growing acceptance of frugality among Americans

Being “frugal” is “in” according to a majority of Americans. A survey of 2,000 Americans split evenly by generation and gender found that 61% agree that it’s less tacky to be “frugal” today than it was 10 years ago. In fact, the word no longer holds a harsh connotation, as respondents were likeliest to say … Read more

1 in 50 men believe they can outrun a champion racehorse, new survey reveals

1 in 50 men believe they can outrun a champion racehorse, new survey reveals

One in 50 men think they could beat a horse in a 100 meter sprint, according to research. Other animals they think could outpace include crocodiles (27 per cent) and elephants (20 per cent). Another 11 percent reckon they could outsprint a house cat over 10 meters – even if it caught them up before … Read more

Two-thirds of Americans want their childhood products to come back

Two-thirds of Americans want their childhood products to come back

Which long-gone products would you want to make a comeback? A new study has found that two in three Americans would pay extra to have their favorite retired products revived. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found the average person would pay 32% more for the products they once loved to be brought back to … Read more

Three-quarters of American homeowners feel they need to compete with their neighbors: poll

Three-quarters of American homeowners feel they need to compete with their neighbors: poll

Three in four Americans feel pressured to keep up with their neighbors when it comes to their home, according to a new survey. The research of 2,000 American homeowners with lawns found that 76% admit to feeling like they have to be competitive with their neighbors for curb appeal. In fact, half of respondents said … Read more

What does today’s ‘village’ to raise a child look like?

What does today’s ‘village’ to raise a child look like?

Today’s parents are reinventing what it means to rely on their “village” when it comes to raising a child, new research finds. According to a survey of 2,000 parents of children ages 0-6, 78% agree that the definition of a village— or their community and support system— is different today than when they were growing … Read more

What’s open – and closed – on Election Day 2024?

What’s open – and closed – on Election Day 2024?

The polls are open — these services are not. With Election Day officially upon us, voters are taking time off work in droves to cast their ballots. In fact, New York is one of five states where employers are required to give employees paid time off to vote. This politically-motivated exodus has left many Americans … Read more

Holiday travel trends revealed — including shocking Gen Z trend

Holiday travel trends revealed — including shocking Gen Z trend

Dec. 23 will be the busiest travel day during the holiday season this year, according to a new survey. The survey of 2,000 Americans who plan to travel for the holidays this year looked into the most hectic travel dates, top destinations, popular modes of transport and the cost of holiday travel.  For those embarking … Read more

America’s favorite sandwiches revealed — where do your top picks land?

America’s favorite sandwiches revealed — where do your top picks land?

Grilled cheese, chicken and turkey rule the sandwich category, according to a recent survey. The poll of 2,000 general population Americans revealed their favorite sandwiches, how preferences vary and even some secret sandwich hacks.  According to the results, Americans’ favorite sandwiches are: Grilled cheese (42%), chicken (40%), turkey (30%) ham (27%) tuna (24%), egg (21%), … Read more

Shocking amount of Americans unaware of benefits of personal medical devices: poll

Shocking amount of Americans unaware of benefits of personal medical devices: poll

Is what’s on your wrist more valuable to your health than what’s in your medicine cabinet? A new survey of 2,000 Americans revealed consumer sentiments about purchasing, using, and relying on medical devices for vital health information sharing.  More than one in four consumers (28%) reported they have had a personal medical device alert them … Read more

Most Americans would rather endure these annoying things than pick an insurance plan

Most Americans would rather endure these annoying things than pick an insurance plan

Has enrolling in insurance become too much of a painful process? A number of Americans would rather deal with endless traffic than sit down and sort through insurance options. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found 58% would more willingly experience a number of life’s annoyances if it meant never stressing about understanding insurance policies … Read more