Wed, 08 December 2021 | advice consumers finances
A new survey from LendingTree found that almost one-fifth (19.2%) of Americans have made a financial decision based on their horoscope, and an additional 30.6% would consider doing so. Millennials are most likely to make a financial decision based on their horoscope.
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Mon, 06 December 2021 | advice demographics
Over one-third (34%) of Millennials and Generation Z Americans say that a lack of financial guidance is inhibiting to their ability to prepare for retirement, according to a survey released today from the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). Millennials reported feeling the most unprepared when it comes to their futures (38%), with about 30% of Gen Z respondents feeling unprepared.
The survey results show that more than one-third (39%) of Americans under 65 receive their financial advice online or from social media. Further, over one-fourth of Gen Z Ame... Read More
Fri, 03 December 2021 | pandemic workplace
Despite the enthusiasm by many corporate executives to get their workers back in the office, a new survey from The Conference Board finds that COVID concerns are not what's keeping staff away. In fact, they are working from home because of the greater work-life balance it purportedly offers. Indeed, workers place such a premium on this balance, that a quarter of workers who... Read More
Fri, 26 November 2021 | economy retirement travel
The holiday season started this week with consumers showing they're ready to get back into the air. According to CheapOair, online searches of airline tickets for Thanksgiving and through the holidays are up 72% as compared to searches in August of this year. Comparing the same period, searches for US to International destinations are up 73%, and searches for international origin to US destinations are up 129%.
Fri, 29 October 2021 | demographics retirement
More than half of working women (51 percent) indicate their financial situation has been negatively impacted by the pandemic, according to Life in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Women's Health, Finances, and Retirement Outlook, a study released today by nonprofit Transamerica Institute®.
As part of TCRS', "21st Annual Retirement Survey of Workers", one of the largest and longest-running surveys of its kind, the new study examines the retirement outlook of women in the workforce. It is based on a survey of employed workers conducted in late 2020 and contains recommendations for w... Read More
Thu, 21 October 2021 | credit demographics
Alliance Data Systems Corporation, a global provider of data-driven marketing, loyalty and payment solutions, released findings from a national study that assesses payment wants, habits and attitudes of Gen Z consumers. The results show that while the majority want traditional credit card rewards and perks – 86% want cash back on everyday purchases; 84% want rewards that never expire; and 83% want to earn bonus rewards on certain spend categories – 78% admit they are also afraid of assuming debt.
Additional findings from the study include that many Gen Z shoppers want:
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