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Would You Do Your Christmas Shopping in January to Save Money? — Survey of the Day

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:01:53 +0000

We all know some of the best sales of the year come right after Christmas. So here's an interesting thought: Why not do your holiday shopping in early January and get more bang for your gift-giving buck?

Should Parents Use the Internet to Check Up On Their Kids? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:56:25 +0000

We’re probably at the point where just about every parent with a school-age child has a certain level of Internet sophistication. This means that it is fairly easy for most parents to check up on what their kids are getting into online. But are they? According to a survey from the Pew Internet & American Life [...]

Will You Be Traveling This Thanksgiving? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:15:44 +0000

The rush to join the extended family for turkey and stuffing makes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving the busiest travel day of the year. And this year it's going to be a busier than last year.

Have You Ever Used an Online Dating Service? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:00:47 +0000

Online dating sites like Match.com and eHarmony have gone mainstream. In fact, some studies have suggested that up to 30 percent of recently married couples met over the Internet.

Are You Planning to Get a Flu Shot This Year? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:40:09 +0000

Flu season is upon us, and the best way to avoid the chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, headache, coughing, weakness/fatigue and general discomfort of influenza is to get a flu shot. The vaccine, which greatly reduces your chance of catching the bug, is available at most drug stores.

Will You Retire Before Age 80? — Survey of the Day

Mike Adams — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 20:00:50 +0000

Financial struggles appear to be pushing the golden age of retirement back—way back. A recent survey indicates that the middle class does not plan to leave the workforce until they are in their 80s. According to research by Wells Fargo, 30 percent of the nation’s workers say they intend to keep working well into their 80s, [...]

What Type of Product Endorsement Do You Trust Most? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 12:30:07 +0000

Thanks to the Internet, there is ample opportunity for you to research just about any product before buying it. However, according to a survey by Battery Ventures of 1,013 adults, the kind of product endorsement that matters most is one you won't be able to find on the World Wide Web.

Are You Voting Early in This Year's Election? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:39:25 +0000

Over the last few electoral cycles, we’ve heard more and more about early voting. And we should be: the voting option is becoming more and more popular, reaching new levels of participation this year. The Pew Research Center found that in 2008, 34 percent of eventual voters cast their ballot before election day, up from 20 [...]

Do You Have Trouble Sleeping When Sharing the Bed With a Partner? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:35:14 +0000

We spend about a third of our lives sleeping, so not being good at it is a drag. And according to a new survey from the Better Sleep Council, the best way to get a good night sleep may be to ditch the person you are sleeping next to.

Would You Rather Have Better Pay or a Better Boss? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:48:34 +0000

Not being paid enough and having a difficult boss are two of the more common complaints of the employed. But which of these problems bothers working folks more? According to a survey of 1,000 adults by Tell Your Boss, 65 percent think a better boss would make them happier than a pay raise. The survey [...]

Does America Have Too Many Lawyers? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:09:01 +0000

Lawyers have never been particularly popular with the general public, but just how unpopular is the profession exactly? Rasmussen Reports asked 1,000 adults, “Are there too many lawyers in America or not enough?” Sixty percent of the survey’s respondents answered too many, 13 percent said not enough and 14 percent said there were just the right amount in attorneys [...]

Do You Pull Internet Pranks on Your Friends? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:03:36 +0000

The Internet hasn’t just changed the way we gather information, communicate and share videos of cats battling printers. It also gives pranksters a completely new venue to do their worst. But are practical jokers giving up the whoopee cushion for more digital nefariousness? According to a survey of 2000 18- to 24-year-olds by the confectioners Maynards, [...]

Have You Ever Been Confused by Text Message Abbreviations? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 14:00:54 +0000

Thanks to text messages, and now Twitter and Facebook, a whole new language of abbreviations has developed. But if you don’t know your IMHOs from your YOLOs, you are not alone. According to a SecurEnvoy survey of 1,000 adults, 60 percent admit that they don’t always understand text message abbreviations sent their way. “Given that 60 percent have received a text that they didn’t [...]

Two Major Companies Switch to Health Insurance Allowance — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:35:06 +0000

Last week, Sears and Darden Restaurants (Olive Garden, Red Lobster) announced that they were seriously entertaining the idea of doing away with their traditional health insurance programs and opting instead to provide their employees with a heath-coverage allowance.

The two major American companies plan to allow employees to select coverage through an online marketplace, where workers will have the opportunity to browse and purchase various employer-backed health plans.

Do You Need Coffee to Make It Through the Day? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:05:45 +0000

Just about every workplace has a coffee maker somewhere. And that's because a good chunk of the employed can't make it through their nine-to-five without a jolt of joe. But just what percentage of workers would be doomed if coffee suddenly disappeared?

Should There Be a Law Against Using a Phone While Driving? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:00:51 +0000

Currently, 10 states and the District of Columbia ban any cell phone use while operating a motor vehicle. According to a new survey from AutoTrader.com, though, most people would be okay if this restriction spread to the rest of the country.

Would You Quit Your Job If You Won the Lottery? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:21:48 +0000

According to a new survey from CouponCabin.com of 2,570 adults, 50 percent play the lottery. And of that percentage, 65 percent would continue to live frugally it they happened to win big. But would a frugal life include keeping their job and continuing to draw their salary? Maybe not so much. The survey found that only 36 percent would remain at their current [...]

Does America Need a Third Major Political Party? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:30:48 +0000

Not since the days of Ross Perot has a third party candidate received enough support to be included in the presidential debates. But does America suffer from its lack of a third major political party? According to a new survey from Gallup of 1,017 adults, the public is split on the need for an alternative to the [...]

Do You Use Coupons? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:15:05 +0000

Thanks to the bad economy and shows such as ‘Extreme Couponing,’ coupons should be as popular as ever. But how many people actually use them while shopping? According Ipsos poll of 1,041 adults, 83 percent say their family frequently or actively uses coupons. Women (85 percent) are slightly more likely than men (81 percent) to be regular [...]

Do You Get Political News from Social Media? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:40:12 +0000

Given the proliferation of social media over the last four years, 2012 should be the social media election. So how much of our political information gathering and political discourse are actually taking place on sites like Facebook and Twitter? According to a new survey from the Pew Internet and American Life project maybe not as much as [...]