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DATING | PARENTING: Two-thirds of single parents say the post-break up “glow up” is real and another 82% feel like their best days are still ahead of them, according to new research. A poll of 1,000 single moms and 1,000 single dads revealed that many had no clue what awakenings were in-store following the end of their relationship with their child’s other parent. Get the survey findings + news story + data viz assets here: https://hubs.ly/Q03cv9s20 #dating #parenting #singleparents #glowup

MONEY | Half of Americans feel “financially frozen,” according to new research. A survey examining the financial behavior and strategies of 2,000 Americans found that 53% of respondents feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about what to do when it comes to their finances. Respondents said their biggest financial concerns are paying for necessities (36%) and sticking to a monthly budget (36%). Other concerns cited by participants were fears about being scammed (19%) and misinformed beliefs that financial advisors (39%) and custom portfolio strategies (48%) are only for rich people. Get the full story + stats: https://hubs.ly/Q03cv7fN0 #personalfinance #financialconcerns #financialadvice #AI

?? Fans rely on hunches, friends and vibes for March Madness brackets The average American is willing to put nearly $120 on the line for their March Madness brackets this year, according to new research. When it comes to actually creating their hopefully winning bracket, only 16% base their choices on their limited basketball knowledge, whereas 14% base it on a hunch. Only 18% of Gen Z rely on actual basketball understanding and are more likely to place their bets based on their friends or family’s preferences (23%) or even just the “vibes” (22%). Get the news copy + more findings from the survey: https://hubs.ly/Q03cvbR-0 #MarchMadness #NCAA #basketball #brackets

Should a celebrity's politics matter? A survey of 2,000 Americans examined the thoughts and opinions on celebrities and politics and found that nearly two-thirds would not want to know their favorite celebrity’s political affiliation. In fact, only one in four said they’d be happy to know if their favorite singer or actor voted red or blue. Get the full findings from the survey here: https://hubs.ly/Q03chqtC0

PARENTING | From tense standoffs to strategic bargaining — the average American parent spends 67 hours per year “in negotiation” with their child, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children examined the food-related battles and compromises each household goes through and found the average mom or dad strikes five bargains with their child per week. The results showed nearly half of parents (44%) are concerned their child’s pickiness is affecting their overall nutrition. Get the full story + findings + data viz assets here: https://hubs.ly/Q03bH-jz0 #parenting #food #mealtime #balanceddiet

MUSIC | Is streaming the best way to listen to music? A Talker Research poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found 38% believe streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify are superior to their physical counterparts. ?? Only 15% said hearing music live, in-person was the best way to listen ?? 14% said they still believe radio stations are the best way to listen to music ?? 13% believe CDs are supreme ?? 12% are vinyl purists ?? 4% prefer digital music files ?? 1% think nothing comes close in quality to cassettes Full survey findings here: https://hubs.ly/Q03bHYnl0

FINANCE | The average American has already mentally spent more than half of their paycheck before it lands in their account, according to a new survey. The survey polled 2,000 employed Americans who make less than $75,000 per year and explored where this money goes, revealing the "anatomy" of a paycheck. Get the full story + stats + data viz assets here: https://hubs.ly/Q03bGKjr0 #paycheck #personalfinance #budgeting

From a collection of nearly 100,000 sports cards to one person’s fingernail clippings accumulated over an entire lifetime, a new survey uncovered Americans’ most unique, impressive and bizarre collections. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed just how much junk people have accumulated over the years, their surprising treasure troves amidst the clutter and the emotions that coincide with it all. One respondent reported collecting over 300 coasters from breweries they’ve visited over the years while another has collected more than 200 oil-burning lamps. Get the full story here: https://hubs.ly/Q03b4_J70 #collecting #hobbies #memorabilia

PARENTING | A little more than three in five parents are ditching filters and unrealistic aesthetics and are looking to embrace more “real” parenting moments this year, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of kids ages 2-18 revealed that in order to appear like the “perfect” parents, 60% admit that they carefully curate their social media accounts. Get the story + stats + visuals here: https://hubs.ly/Q039FJbD0 #parenting #socialmedia #parentingpoll

Does anyone actually floss anymore? A new survey found that over half of Americans have lied to their dentist about their dental hygiene and feel guilty about their dishonesty. In the poll of 2,000 American adults, 60% confessed to wanting to impress their dentist during office visits, leading 57% to lie about their dental hygiene during appointments. Get the full story + stats here: https://hubs.ly/Q03b50Sl0 #dentists #oralcare #oralhygiene #dentalcare