Rafael Usufally was more than eager to propose to Alexandria Kishore, his girlfriend of 11 years — but he wasn’t about to get down on one knee until he’d managed to create “the perfect moment.” First, the loved-up Long Islander would need a ring — and money was no object. What mattered most to the electrical engineer, … Read more
Romance is in the air — and it’s charging by the minute. A new survey has exposed the price tag on first impressions, revealing just how much Americans are shelling out for that all-important first date. And let’s just say: folks in the Northeast are dropping dollar bills faster than hearts in a rom-com, as … Read more
Social “spend o’clock” occurs at 2:36 p.m. on a Saturday, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who shop on social media, split evenly by generation, found that Saturday around 2:30 p.m. is when you’re most likely to finally pull the trigger on that thing you saw on social media. Results found … Read more
Gen Zers are saving hard to splash out on “once-in-a-lifetime” moments as part of a generational move to make up for time lost to the pandemic, according to the latest consumer survey from one of Australia’s biggest banks. National Australia Bank’s survey of 18-29-year-olds shows the cohort is more likely to “splurge” on big-ticket experiences … Read more