It’s a taxing experience. Over half (54%) of Gen Zers report that the stress of filing taxes has brought them to tears, according to a new survey commissioned by Cash App Taxes. One in 4 Gen Zers even claim they need help from their therapist to recover from the traumatic experience. “People in these generations … Read more
Almost two in five Americans (17%) plan to watch 20 minutes or less of the actual game during the Super Bowl this year. According to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who watch the Super Bowl, 40% look forward to attending or hosting a party for the big game, but they barely spend any time … Read more
New Yorkers consider the Hamptons the Empire State’s biggest ripoff, a new survey says. Over 40% of approximately 5,000 polled New Yorkers think the Hamptons is the attraction that’s least worth the price, followed by the Empire State Building (31%) and the Statue of Liberty (14%), according to a Casino.org study. Almost half of those … Read more
Seas the day! Menopausal women who make swimming in cold water part of their routine report significant improvements to their physical and mental health, a new study finds. Of the 785 women surveyed, 46.9% said swimming eased their anxiety; 34.5% said it helped their mood swings; 31.1% said it elevated their mood; and 30.3% said … Read more
People who like to read action/adventure books are the most generous tippers, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans who read frequently looked at the personality differences between lovers of different genres and found that adventure readers are the likeliest to tip over 20%. Unsurprisingly, romance readers “always” or “often” daydream the most … Read more
Over the last year, Americans have lost 26 hours with loved ones, missed eight social events and canceled nine dates due to not feeling their best. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults split evenly by generation revealed that the average American is only on their “A game”, or feeling their best, about 15 days each … Read more
You feel what you eat — a new survey has found that 93% of Americans feel a “physical impact” from what they eat, and many are being left feeling tired. The poll of 2,000 US adults found many feel either tired (54%), frustrated (22%), or even sad (17%) by the time their day is done, … Read more
The average American gets the “perfect” night’s sleep only 132 times per year, according to new research. And while perfection may not always be attainable, a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that Americans average 120 “good” sleeps per year. This means the remaining 113 nights are lost to “bad” sleep or ones that resulted … Read more
Thirty-eight percent of Americans feel like they’re running on empty most of the week, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults looked at the average person’s energy levels throughout the day and found that 38% feel low on energy at least four days a week. The same percentage said these low energy levels … Read more
Americans with limited savings stress about their finances for nearly an entire work month (18.63 days) each year, new research suggests. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults with less than two months of liquid savings or assets on hand found that while their finances are often top of mind, a third (33%) feel paralyzed to act when a financial … Read more
One in 10 homeowners admit that their home is far from their dream, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 American homeowners showed that people have great visions for their home, but are not quite there yet, as 36% are unsatisfied with certain parts of their home. Specifically, homeowners said the areas of their … Read more
Nearly two in five (39%) Americans have skipped social events due to skin flare-ups, new research suggests. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who wear makeup revealed a whopping six in 10 (60%) have declined invites to a guys or girls’ night out (60%) because of a visible skin irritation on their face. Other commitments … Read more
There’s no place like home for the holidays, especially if you’re single. A new survey revealed that nearly 60% of travelers plan to have “casual sex” while visiting their hometown this month, while 70% of respondents admitted to fooling around at home in past years. Conducted by Everlywell, the poll asked 850 singles aged 18 … Read more
People hit their “moderation era” at 29 years old, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 American wine drinkers, aged 21+ revealed that 86% agree that their alcohol intake is all about moderation. Beyond that, food and snacks (70%), shopping (65%), and socializing (49%) were some of the most important areas in life to … Read more
Americans believe only 37% of the content they see on social media is “real,” or free of edits, filters, and Photoshop. Between AI and “deep fake” videos — a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults split evenly by generation revealed that almost three-quarters (74%) can’t tell what’s real and what’s fake. Americans are wary of both … Read more
The average pet owner has 72 “pet panics” over the course of a year, according to new research. Between incidents that have already happened (18%), hypothetical situations that could happen, and both of the above (54%), a survey of 2,000 American cat and dog owners revealed these panics happen about six times every month. The most common … Read more
It takes less than 30 minutes for Americans to start to feel relief after indulging in their favorite sick-day foods. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 millennial parents of school-aged children. Results revealed that soup (65%), broth (42%), crackers (35%) and popsicles (35%) topped the list of parent’s favorite comfort foods. Other less common … Read more
The average person has gone on $3,025.12 worth of dates within the past year, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans looked at the cost of dating and relationships within the past year — the average respondent has gone on eight dates in the past six months, costing $189 each. This … Read more
Six in 10 Americans say their sleep routines feel different during the winter than in other seasons. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, commissioned by Mattress Firm and conducted by OnePoll between Sept. 26 and Sept. 29, as reported by SWNS. Respondents are also more willing to make sacrifices for better sleep. Nearly half of … Read more
Who says snail mail is dead? More than half (54%) of Americans say they still mail their greeting cards versus sending via digital and social platforms, new research suggests. A new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults split evenly by generation uncovered that taking an extra step in the personalization of holiday expressions goes a long … Read more