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Nov 22, 2021, 09:20 ET Despite Inflation, Health Insurance Costs will Stay Roughly the Same in 2022

A new ValuePenguin.com analysis has found that in 2022, Americans will spend an average of $541 per month, or $6,492 per year on health insurance if...

Nov 03, 2021, 07:00 ET Nearly 45% of Insured Americans are Considering Health Insurance Changes During Open Enrollment According to a ValuePenguin.com Survey

Open enrollment is fast approaching and many Americans are looking to make some changes to their health insurance policies. Although a large portion...

Oct 27, 2021, 07:00 ET Due to the Recent Pandemic 31% of Americans are More Likely to Get a Flu Shot This Year According to a ValuePenguin.com Survey

As flu season comes around the corner, many Americans are facing another vaccine choice. For some, the pandemic has changed their sentiments on flu...

Oct 19, 2021, 08:58 ET 1 in 8 Fatal Car Crashes since 2010 Involved Teens, but Fatalities fell by 14%

Young drivers aged 15-20 were involved in 1 in every 8 fatal crashes over the past decade, according to a new ValuePenguin.com analysis of National...

Oct 14, 2021, 07:00 ET Nearly 50% of Americans Want to Space Travel But Only 19% Would Shell Out $100,000 To Do So According to a ValuePenguin.com Survey

As space travel and space tourism continues to make headlines and more civilians vie for seats on the next launch, many Americans have strong...

Sep 28, 2021, 12:21 ET More than 50% of Americans Who Smoke or Vape Have Lied to Their Health Insurer About It According to a ValuePenguin.com Survey

Though smoking cigarettes has become increasingly less popular since the 2000s, many adults still smoke tobacco products and/or cannabis. Meanwhile,...

Sep 15, 2021, 07:00 ET Over 50% of Americans Worry About the Financial Implications of a Natural Disaster According to a ValuePenguin.com Survey

Natural disasters have Americans more than worried about just climate change. Some fear a natural disaster or emergency could financially devastate...

Sep 01, 2021, 10:15 ET 51 Million Americans Have Labor Day Travel Plans, With Florida as the Top Destination According to a ValuePenguin.com Survey

Although the delta variant continues to affect many, ValuePenguin's survey of U.S. consumers showed that Americans aren't ready to pack away their...

Aug 10, 2021, 07:00 ET More Than 70% of Parents Say Unvaccinated Kids Should Wear Masks at School According to a ValuePenguin.com Survey

As the debate around mask policies for children heading back to school continues to heat up, and a strong desire from many parents to get kids back...

Jul 27, 2021, 09:00 ET Over 60% of Americans Trying to Break Unhealthy Pandemic Habits According to a ValuePenguin.com Survey

During stressful times, people tend to pick up habits to help them cope with difficult situations and emotions. The coronavirus pandemic was no...

Jul 13, 2021, 08:00 ET Over 80% of Americans Do Not Wear Sunscreen Daily During the Summer According to a ValuePenguin.com Survey

As the summer continues to heat up across the country, there are more opportunities for sunshine and outdoor activities. However, this also means...

Jun 23, 2021, 11:00 ET Over 60% of Americans Want Health Insurance Companies to Cover Alternative Medicine According to a ValuePenguin.com Survey

As health and wellness continue to evolve, many Americans have started to move towards more natural remedies to treat their illnesses. Some even feel ...

May 27, 2021, 13:04 ET 37% of Americans Admit to Barbecuing Drunk -- And They're 4 Times More Likely to Get Hurt

As the number of Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 increases and the weather warms, 71% of Americans plan to attend or host a barbecue according...

May 25, 2021, 08:05 ET More than 50% of Americans Have Summer Travel Plans and Expect to Spend $2,400 or More According to a Survey by ValuePenguin.com

Looks like summer travel is back and in full swing for many Americans. More than half of Americans booked travel plans and another half said they'll...

May 19, 2021, 08:05 ET Seasonal Allergies Could Cost Americans $16,000 Over Their Lifetimes According to a Survey by ValuePenguin.com

Over the last few years, allergy sufferers have had a tough go of it. From many confusing their allergies with potential covid-19 symptoms and others ...

May 12, 2021, 12:06 ET 1 in 4 Americans Say They Don't Have a Fire Extinguisher at Home

May is National Electrical Safety Month but are Americans doing enough to protect themselves and their homes against electrical fires? Although 28%...

May 05, 2021, 07:59 ET Low-Income Homeowners Pay More for Insurance in 34 States

A new ValuePenguin.com analysis of the cost of home insurance revealed that homeowners living in lower-income areas pay $117 more, on average, than...

Apr 29, 2021, 14:30 ET 76% of Americans Who Shopped Around for Insurance Saved Money According to a ValuePenguin.com Survey

Like a good neighbor, 15 minutes could save you if you're in good hands, right? Most Americans know insurance companies. Whether it's through catchy...

Apr 22, 2021, 12:30 ET 3.8 Million Homeowners Will Pay More for Flood Insurance Under New NFIP Rules

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is taking steps to more effectively assess the flood risk that homeowners face. The agency's National...

Apr 08, 2021, 08:01 ET Nearly 8 in 10 Americans Feel Stressed Weekly -- and 1 in 7 Are Stressed Every Day

If stress is a normal part of your everyday life, you have company. Nearly 8 in 10 Americans feel stressed at least once in a typical week — with 1...

Apr 01, 2021, 08:01 ET Over Past Decade, Tornadoes Caused an Average of $2.5 Million in Damages per Storm Across the U.S.

April kicks off what is typically the three most active months of the year for tornadoes in the United States, and tornado territory extends well...

Mar 23, 2021, 08:15 ET Teens Who Get a Driver's License at 16 Will Cost Their Families Over $33,000

Getting a driver's license is one of the biggest rites of passage for 16 year-olds across the country, but can American families afford the expense...

Mar 23, 2021, 08:01 ET 57% of Americans Admit They Would Pay to Move Up in the COVID-19 Vaccination Line According to a ValuePenguin.com Survey

As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to roll out across the country, many Americans are anticipating their long-awaited turn to get the vaccine. After a ...

Mar 18, 2021, 08:01 ET Over 76% of Americans Say Lack of Sleep Caused Interruptions in their Daily Lives According to a ValuePenguin.com Survey

Sleep is an essential part of everyday life and is crucial to everyday functioning. However, it's somewhat of a hot commodity for many Americans. Not ...

Feb 24, 2021, 08:01 ET Nearly 30% of Americans Have Seen A Therapist During the Pandemic According to ValuePenguin.com Survey

There's no doubt that the pandemic has changed the course of many lives since last March. Social distancing, isolation, financial hardships and other ...