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Education tax credits to gain momentum during upcoming state legislative sessions, according to new policy report

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Giovedì, Novembre 9, 2023

Parent, Pupil, Policy, Multimedia, Coverdell education savings account, YouGov, Education, Tutoring, Nursing, Renewable energy

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Personal education tax credits, as outlined in a new policy report released today by yes. every kid., are as popular with the broader public as Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and are likely to be the future of education policy. Two-thirds of the general public – and 80% of parents of K-12 students – support personal education tax credits, and two-thirds of parents believe they will improve education in our country, according to a recent poll by yes. every kid. foundation. and YouGov.

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ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Personal education tax credits, as outlined in a new policy report released today by yes.
, are as popular with the broader public as Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and are likely to be the future of education policy.
Two-thirds of the general public – and 80% of parents of K-12 students – support personal education tax credits, and two-thirds of parents believe they will improve education in our country, according to a recent poll by yes.
"As state lawmakers across the nation seize the national momentum for families to direct their children's education, this report offers best practices for policy development and implementation of personal education tax credits," said Lily Landry, senior legislative analyst at yes.

LIXIL Releases New Data: 40% of Americans Believe They Lack the Information Needed to Conserve Water at Home

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Giovedì, Novembre 9, 2023

YouGov, Sanitation, American Standard, University, NGO, Water, Public health, Knowledge, Face, Education, Renewable energy

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LIXIL, a global leader in creating water and housing products, today released data from a new survey about water scarcity, conducted by LIXIL brand GROHE. The data offers a close look at consumer attitudes, shifts in behaviors and barriers they face in helping improve water consumption and conservation in the United States and globally. This new data comes at a critical time, as more than 46 million people in the U.S. live with water insecurity every day – and within as little as 50 years, parts of the country's freshwater supply may be reduced by as much as a third.

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Within the survey, Americans report they expect the crisis to get worse, and would be motivated to change their water use as it does.
62% aren't planning on installing water-saving products in their bathrooms – the place where they say they use the most water.
LIXIL brand GROHE commissioned a representative YouGov survey in seven countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Morocco, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, USA).
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the survey, its findings and methodology.

Survey Finds Nearly 1 in 2 Americans are Concerned About Contracting an Infectious Disease from a Hospital

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Giovedì, Novembre 9, 2023

The findings, which arrive on the heels of the pandemic and amidst an escalating infectious disease crisis, reflect consumer sentiment and concerns when seeking medical care.

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The findings, which arrive on the heels of the pandemic and amidst an escalating infectious disease crisis, reflect consumer sentiment and concerns when seeking medical care.
Sixty-eight percent (68%) of Americans expressed concern about the cleanliness of surfaces in a hospital, with 31% noting they are very concerned.
Findings also show that younger Americans and women generally harbor greater concerns about hospital infections and cleanliness than older Americans or men.
Fifty-one percent (51%) of women said they may contract an infectious disease from a hospital room, compared to only 41% for men.

"Go Beyond Thanks:" New Survey Reveals We Should Do More Than Simply Thank Our Veterans for Their Service

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Mercoledì, Novembre 8, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day this year, USAA hopes to challenge the nation to go beyond simple gratitude to create real, positive impacts in the veteran community. A new survey sponsored by USAA reveals disparities between young military/veterans and their older counterparts in how they prefer to be recognized for their service. The survey was conducted by Endeavor Analytics and YouGov.

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A new survey sponsored by USAA reveals disparities between young military/veterans and their older counterparts in how they prefer to be recognized for their service.
Of note, nearly 70% of younger military/veterans say they feel uncomfortable or awkward when someone says "Thank you for your service" to them.
Conversely, only 24% of military/veterans aged 65+ say they feel uncomfortable or awkward when someone says the phrase to them.
The survey also revealed 28% of civilian respondents do not know or are not sure why we celebrate Veterans Day.

More than a Quarter (28%) of Americans with Health Insurance Can't Afford Their Deductibles

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Mercoledì, Novembre 1, 2023

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NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Affordable Care Act was introduced more than a decade ago, making several preventative services available at no charge to millions of Americans. But many are still struggling to financially cover their basic health care needs.

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Even 18% of Americans with health insurance and earning $80,000 or more a year said they would have to borrow money or use mostly credit to cover their deductibles, making them "underinsured."
A staggering 45% of insured Americans have even avoided medical care because they knew or feared their health insurance wouldn't cover the costs.
The Policygenius 2023 Health Insurance Survey also found that:
Among insured Americans who have seen a mental health provider, 42% have had their health insurance declined.
9% of insured Americans said they would go without insurance coverage if they lost their current health insurance, while 25% aren't sure what they would do.

New Survey Finds 65% of Consumers Are Reliant On Loyalty Programs Amid Economic Pressures This Holiday Season

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Mercoledì, Novembre 1, 2023

Growth, United Kingdom, Habit, YouGov, Ageing, Clutch (eggs), Commerce, Retail, Marketing, Tourism

The study, surveying over 4,000 consumers across the two regions, focuses on the use of loyalty programs, regional comparative consumer behavior, and shopping habits.

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The study, surveying over 4,000 consumers across the two regions, focuses on the use of loyalty programs, regional comparative consumer behavior, and shopping habits.
Millennial consumers (ages 35-44) are most likely (71%) to embrace loyalty programs to save money, while consumers ages 55 and up are least likely to use their rewards accounts.
US consumers who live in the Mid-West are least likely (60%) to use loyalty programs this holiday season compared to any other region.
While over half plan to use their rewards to get better discounts,15% of consumers said they don't have any loyalty programs.

Nearly Half of BNPL Consumers Prefer Pay-in-4 Over Credit Cards as They Look for More Choice at Checkout

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 25, 2023

Additionally, the report reveals that two in five American consumers use BNPL services, with Afterpay being the most trusted BNPL offering among those who had tried it.

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Additionally, the report reveals that two in five American consumers use BNPL services, with Afterpay being the most trusted BNPL offering among those who had tried it.
A majority of the BNPL customers surveyed believe that it helps provide an alternative to paying high-interest credit card debt (70%).
Customers who use Afterpay valued its BNPL services more, over three times higher than other BNPL providers in the survey.
The low cost and convenience of BNPL services over credit cards is especially favored by Afterpay customers.

Landmark poll: Americans believe expanding education freedom strengthens the nation's education system

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Martedì, Ottobre 24, 2023

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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans believe expanding educational freedom will improve our nation's education system, according to a new landmark poll conducted by YouGov and released by yes.

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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans believe expanding educational freedom will improve our nation's education system, according to a new landmark poll conducted by YouGov and released by yes.
This marks the first-ever national poll gauging Americans' views on the impacts of education freedom initiatives on the broader education system.
"Americans believe more education options will improve our nation's education system," said Matt Frendewey, vice president of the yes.
By expanding opportunities for families to customize the education to meet their kids' needs, we can improve education more broadly.

Principal® Foundation Announces National Short Story Contest Finalists

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Martedì, Ottobre 17, 2023

Fiction, U.S. Army Community Relations, Fear, Millennials, YouGov, Principal Financial Group, Emotion, New York Mercantile Library

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Principal® Foundation, a nonprofit supporting areas locally and globally where Principal Financial Group® does business, announced 17 finalists for its inaugural national short story contest that invited people to share short stories around lived experiences with money. The contest is part of Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative, a new program from Principal Foundation that uses the power of storytelling to help destigmatize and encourage conversations about money and personal finances.

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DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Principal® Foundation, a nonprofit supporting areas locally and globally where Principal Financial Group® does business, announced 17 finalists for its inaugural national short story contest that invited people to share short stories around lived experiences with money.
The contest is part of Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative, a new program from Principal Foundation that uses the power of storytelling to help destigmatize and encourage conversations about money and personal finances.
The contest is hosted in collaboration with The Center for Fiction, a national literary nonprofit, and Short Édition, a global publishing house.
The finalists' stories touched upon these emotions and explored topics such as debt, sacrifice, and independence.

Gen Z, Young Millennials Nearly Twice As Likely To Plan for Layoffs, Self-Employment

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Giovedì, Ottobre 12, 2023

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GenZ and younger Millennial (aged 18-34) Americans are nearly twice as likely (59%) as older (aged 35+) workers (30%) to have a backup plan for employment in case of layoffs.

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GenZ and younger Millennial (aged 18-34) Americans are nearly twice as likely (59%) as older (aged 35+) workers (30%) to have a backup plan for employment in case of layoffs.
59% of US adults aged 18-34 have a backup plan in case of layoffs, compared to only 30% of older US adults (aged 35+).
20% of US adults aged 18-34 have a hobby, side hustle, or freelance work that they would turn into a career, compared to only 12% of older adults (aged 35+).
19% of US adults aged 18-34 are actively saving in case of layoffs, compared to only 13% of older adults (aged 35+).