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New survey reveals Americans are in favor of non-traditional investing but don’t know where to start

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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The survey found that younger Americans are more open to investing this year than older generations, and many are getting investment advice from non-traditional sources like social media.

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  • The survey found that younger Americans are more open to investing this year than older generations, and many are getting investment advice from non-traditional sources like social media.
  • And, while theres interest in alternative investments, many of those surveyed said they dont know much about them or how to get started.
  • Gen X respondents were more likely than any other generation to state they dont know where to start (39%) or dont have the capital to get started (39%).
  • Investments start as low as $1,000, terms as short as 6 months, and interest earnings ranging from 4.5% to 8%.

81% of Seniors Don't Think the Next Generation Will Be Able to Retire Comfortably According to AAG Survey

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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To learn exactly how today's seniors are feeling about their retirement, AAG conducted the Modern Retirement Survey with over 1,500 participants ages 60-75.

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  • To learn exactly how today's seniors are feeling about their retirement, AAG conducted the Modern Retirement Survey with over 1,500 participants ages 60-75.
  • The Data Shows Seniors Think Retirement is Getting Harder:
    The overwhelming majority of older Americans believe that retirement difficulties will be worse for the next generation.
  • 81% of seniors do not think the next generation will be able to retire comfortably.
  • 39% of today's seniors believe their generation had a harder time achieving retirement than the last generation.

Global Flavor Preferences of Consumers Report 2021: Identifying Consumer Flavor Preferences and Related Motivations - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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The "Flavor Preferences - Identifying Consumer Flavor Preferences and related Motivations" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Flavor Preferences - Identifying Consumer Flavor Preferences and related Motivations" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report details the flavor preferences of consumers worldwide, broken down by age and region, across eight consumer goods categories, as well as exploring the motivations behind these flavor preferences and some case studies of unexpected flavor-product pairings from markets where those are popular.
  • Health and wellness has driven consumers to look for flavors that resonate with the benefits of consuming nuts, berries, and citrus.
  • Appreciate the global variation in flavor preferences for each consumer goods category and access case studies that demonstrate how brands are tapping into these preferences.

The Financial Pandemic: Younger and Older Americans Are Struggling the Most

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Friday, January 28, 2022
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The three generations in between fared better at maintaining their savings during the pandemic, but the statistics are still concerning.

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  • The three generations in between fared better at maintaining their savings during the pandemic, but the statistics are still concerning.
  • By and large, Baby Boomers managed to keep their savings intact, with only 29% of Boomers saying they took out savings.
  • "Younger Americans were already falling further behind financially and delaying life goals thanks to things like student loan debt.
  • Young Americans were also the most likely to stop paying their credit cards at some point during the pandemic.

Mondelēz International Releases Third Annual State of Snacking™ Report Highlighting Emerging Trends and Expanding Role Snacking Plays for Consumers

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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CHICAGO, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelz International today announced the launch of the third annual State of Snacking report, a global consumer trends study examining year-over-year insights on how consumers make snacking decisions.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelz International today announced the launch of the third annual State of Snacking report, a global consumer trends study examining year-over-year insights on how consumers make snacking decisions.
  • The 2021 State of Snacking report, developed in partnership with The Harris Poll, complements Mondelz Internationals robust, proprietary snacking insights knowledge estate including macro trends informing the future of snacking with new polling research conducted among thousands of consumers across 12 countries.
  • Integrating purchasing decisions with values 85 percent of consumers worldwide want to buy snacks from companies offsetting their environmental footprint.
  • Our State of Snacking report found that the definition of snacking is evolving among consumers globally, which is reshaping the meaning of snacking within peoples lives, said Dirk Van de Put, Chairman and CEO of Mondelz International.

The RealReal 2022 Luxury Consignment Report Tracks Luxury Resale Adoption Across All Ages

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The RealReal (Nasdaq: REAL) the worlds largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods today released its 2022 Luxury Consignment Report .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The RealReal (Nasdaq: REAL) the worlds largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods today released its 2022 Luxury Consignment Report .
  • Following a year of growing resale adoption by every generation, the report charts the trends and behaviors driving the greatest resale value gains and losses.
  • Resale has undeniably gone mainstream, and the luxury sector has one distinction that sets it apart: every demographic actively participates in luxury resale, said Rati Sahi Levesque, President of The RealReal.
  • The RealReal is the worlds largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 24 million members.

New Survey Reveals How The Pandemic Has Altered Consumer Attitudes And Behaviors About Health And Healthcare

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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From telehealth consults to wearable devices to retail clinics, consumers' attitudes and behaviors about healthcare have shifted markedly over the past two years, according to the 2021 Oliver Wyman Consumer Healthcare Survey.

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  • From telehealth consults to wearable devices to retail clinics, consumers' attitudes and behaviors about healthcare have shifted markedly over the past two years, according to the 2021 Oliver Wyman Consumer Healthcare Survey.
  • "What this survey reveals is how much we have adapted our attitudes and behaviors over the past two years.
  • The pandemic exacerbated the mental health crisis and more thanone-third (37%) of survey respondents thought about seeking supportduring the pandemic.
  • The 2021 Oliver Wyman Consumer Healthcare Survey also explored other behaviors including who and what influences decision-making and attitudes about health insurance plans.

Canadian interest in travel surges 293% YOY, says RATESDOTCA report

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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Interest in travel amongst Baby Boomers (1946-64), Gen X (1965-80) and Millennials (1981-96) has decreased 56%, 52% and 43%, respectively.

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  • Interest in travel amongst Baby Boomers (1946-64), Gen X (1965-80) and Millennials (1981-96) has decreased 56%, 52% and 43%, respectively.
  • These numbers indicate we are seeing the beginning of a recovery for the travel industry, says John Shmuel, Managing Editor at RATESDOTCA.
  • Whether Canadians plan to travel abroad or within the country, its best to protect themselves with travel insurance in case of unforeseen circumstances, especially considering the current uncertainty surrounding travel.
  • The data represent Canadians who completed a travel insurance quote on RATESDOTCA between Q3 2019 and Q3 2021.

Gen Z has the lowest financial literacy, study reveals

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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Among Gen X, Gen Y and Gen Z, the percentage of P-Fin Index questions answered correctly is 49%, 48% and 43%, respectively.

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  • Among Gen X, Gen Y and Gen Z, the percentage of P-Fin Index questions answered correctly is 49%, 48% and 43%, respectively.
  • While Gen Z has the lowest levels of financial literacy, trends across the financial wellness indicators show Gen X faces the greatest financial challenges.
  • Approximately 20% of Gen Z, Gen Y and Baby Boomers, and 11% of the Silent Generation report difficulty making ends meet.
  • This feeling is more common among younger generations, with Gen Z, Gen Y and Gen X respondents reporting feeling the most focused (52%, 48%, and 44%, respectively).

FlexJobs Names the Top 30 Companies Hiring for Remote Freelance Jobs in 2021

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Monday, September 27, 2021
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FlexJobs is the leading career service specializing in remote and flexible jobs, with over 100 million people having used its resources since 2007.

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  • FlexJobs is the leading career service specializing in remote and flexible jobs, with over 100 million people having used its resources since 2007.
  • FlexJobs provides the largest database of vetted remote and flexible job listings, from entry-level to executive, startups to public companies, part-time to full-time and freelance.
  • To support job seekers in all phases of their journey, FlexJobs also offers expert advice and career coaching services.
  • In addition, FlexJobs works with leading companies to recruit quality remote talent and optimize their remote and flexible workplace.