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Nov 23, 2020, 13:47 ET Almost 3% of Americans Will Fly Out of State for the Thanksgiving Holiday According to ValuePenguin.com Survey
For some, it may seem strange to think about flying out of state or traveling to the home of someone else for Thanksgiving plans in light of the...
Nov 19, 2020, 13:19 ET In 2021, Americans Will Spend An Average of $5,952/Year for Health Insurance.
With Open Enrollment underway, a new ValuePenguin.com analysis has found that in 2021, Americans will spend an average of $496 per month, or $5,952...
Nov 18, 2020, 12:45 ET More than 11% of Americans Report Feeling Extreme Loneliness Heading into the Winter Holidays According to ValuePenguin.com Survey
As the pandemic continues to change how Americans live daily life, the holidays are proving to be no different. Almost 1 in 4 Americans won't see...
Nov 09, 2020, 12:46 ET Half of Americans Can't Answer Basic Health Insurance Questions, ValuePenguin.com Finds
A new ValuePenguin.com survey has exposed the uncertainty that many feel about health insurance — 1 in 2 Americans do not know the answers to basic...
Oct 29, 2020, 09:43 ET More than 26% of Americans Are Getting Less Sleep Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic According to ValuePenguin.com Survey
Many Americans have changed their day-to-day habits due to the coronavirus pandemic, and some of those habits can have serious health implications....
Oct 20, 2020, 13:21 ET The Average American Failed an Auto Insurance Literacy Quiz According to a ValuePenguin Survey
Since all drivers have to have auto insurance, dealing with it becomes a mandatory part of one's life. While most people believe that they do...
Oct 15, 2020, 12:40 ET 4 in 10 Americans Feel Safe Dining Indoors Amid COVID-19 According to ValuePenguin.com Survey
The pandemic has uprooted day-to-day life for many Americans, in the name of safety. However, American's tolerance for restrictions has shifted as...
Oct 05, 2020, 08:00 ET 65% of Americans Have a Smart Home Device According to ValuePenguin.com Survey
As technology continues to advance and optimize little parts of life, smart home devices are continuing to gain popularity across homes in the United ...
Sep 29, 2020, 14:46 ET 70,000+ Children, Teens Died in Car Accidents in 15-Year Period: ValuePenguin.com Report
More than 70,000 American children and teens ages 19 and younger died in fatal motor vehicle accidents from 2004 to 2018 (latest year of data...
Sep 23, 2020, 11:16 ET Heart Disease Fatality is 13% Higher in Southern States According to ValuePenguin.com Study
It may be no surprise to some that heart conditions are still one of the leading causes of death in the United States. However, people living in the...
Sep 22, 2020, 10:33 ET Worried About COVID-19, 6 in 10 Americans Did Not Visit Their Doctor
As the COVID-19 pandemic upends the American health care system, 60% of Americans reported that they put off doctors' appointments due to fears of...
Sep 09, 2020, 12:27 ET COVID-19's Impact on America's Seniors? Loneliness and Worry, according to ValuePenguin.com Survey
The coronavirus pandemic has brought new anxieties to seniors and their younger family members according to a new survey published by...
Sep 03, 2020, 08:05 ET 72% of Americans Did Not Take Summer Vacation Due to COVID-19 Concerns According to ValuePenguin.com Survey
With the pandemic sparking safety concerns and economic challenges, nearly three-fourths of Americans did not take a vacation this summer. Some even...
Aug 26, 2020, 13:34 ET Nearly 86% of Homeowners Say They Are Prepared for Hurricane Season, but Covid-19 Brings New Challenges According to ValuePenguin.com Study
Hurricane Laura is barreling towards the U.S. Gulf Coast as a category 4 hurricane, but many homeowners in its path say they are ready. Although...
Aug 26, 2020, 10:54 ET 61 Million Americans Have Stopped Commuting Due to COVID-19
The coronavirus has upended nearly every aspect of life in the United States, and Americans' driving behaviors and commutes are no exception. A new...
Aug 20, 2020, 08:30 ET ValuePenguin.com Ranks the 25 Deadliest Vehicles in the United States
The Ford F-Series pickup was involved in over 10,000 crashes over the past 5 years, making the top-selling pickup the most dangerous vehicle in...
Aug 12, 2020, 13:52 ET Only 79% of Americans Considering Getting Coronavirus Vaccine According to ValuePenguin.com Survey
As the race to find a vaccine for the coronavirus continues, and news out of Russia hints at a possible COVID-19 vaccination win, ValuePenguin wanted ...
Aug 12, 2020, 13:25 ET 41% of Millennial Travel Credit Cardholders Closed Their Card Due to Pandemic, ValuePenguin Survey Finds
Consumers are generally traveling less frequently thanks to the pandemic, which is affecting how people use (or don't use) their travel rewards...
Aug 10, 2020, 10:13 ET SURVEY: 1 in 3 College Students Don't Feel Safe Returning to Campus Because of COVID-19
A new survey of full-time college students found that 31% are deeply worried about their safety if they have to go back to school in the fall of 2020....
Aug 04, 2020, 07:05 ET Texas, Florida, and North Carolina Suffer the Most Property Damage During Hurricane Season According to ValuePenguin.com Study
As Hurricane Isaias barrels towards the East and Southern Coast, states most affected by hurricane damage are right in its path. In the last decade...
Jul 30, 2020, 12:53 ET Texas, Florida, California and North Carolina Are Most Dependent on FEMA Aid, ValuePenguin.com Finds
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has allotted more than $45 billion in disaster relief and financial aid to states since 2017,...
Jul 30, 2020, 08:05 ET Nearly Half a Million Teachers Do Not Have Health Insurance, Leaving Some Financially Exposed to Potential COVID-19 Healthcare Costs
As concerns over the spread of coronavirus continue to grip the nation, a new debate has ensued over whether or not it's time for teachers and...
Jul 22, 2020, 11:17 ET Safer Cars Save Drivers More on Car Insurance According to ValuePenguin.com Study
Buying a new car can be a challenging experience, and since safety and insurance costs are key metrics for many when shopping around, ValuePenguin...
Jul 16, 2020, 11:09 ET Major Cities are Slow to Recover After Public Transit Usage Dropped 75% Amid COVID-19 According to ValuePenguin.com Study
For those who depend on public transit, severe drops in ridership can be detrimental. With fewer riders comes limited scheduling and days where...
Jul 09, 2020, 09:49 ET Survey Finds 1 in 5 Americans Were Victims of Porch Pirates Since the Start of COVID-19 Stay-Home Orders
The stay-at-home orders that have been implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic have caused an uptick in package deliveries – and thieves have taken...
