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Who's More Stressed on Valentine's Day — Singles or Couples?

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:31:39 +0000

For a holiday all about the heart, Valentine’s Day sure wreaks a lot of havoc on it. According to a new survey, 56% of people believe singe people are more stressed out on Valentine’s Day. The other 44% say people in a couple are more stressed on this most romantic of days. A total of [...]

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

Chris Chaberski — Sun, 02 Dec 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?

Do You Prefer 'Merry Christmas' or 'Happy Holidays'? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:50:35 +0000

The holiday season presents a bit of a greeting conundrum. Do you say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy holidays"? This decision weighs particularly heavily on retailers, who want to use verbiage that encourages the widest swath of Americans to spend money at their stores.

Should Recreational Marijuana Be Legal? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:30:21 +0000

One of the biggest stories out of last week’s election was that voters in Colorado and Washington State chose to legalize marijuana. States like California had previously approved medical marijuana, but Colorado and Washington are the first to also approve cannabis for recreational use. The federal government continues to ban all use of marijuana, setting up interesting questions concerning [...]

Does Nagging Plague Your Relationship? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:36:33 +0000

If you are in relationship with somebody long enough, the issue of nagging is sure to raise its annoying head. According to a new survey from YourTango, over 50 percent of couples classify nagging as significant a problem in their relationship.

Should You Have to Have a Photo ID to Vote? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:55:12 +0000

As of now, 17 states have laws requiring voters to present photo ID before voting. Some have suggested these regulations may act to disenfranchise poor and minority voters, who could be less likely to have such identification. Last month a judge in Pennsylvania blocked the state from enforcing its voter ID laws in the 2012 election.

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

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:05:48 +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 — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:06:48 +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 [...]

How Honest Are We? The National Honesty Study Tells All

Rayman — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:48:41 +0000

Marketing is a true science, and the folks at Honest Tea came up with a dilly. This summer, Honest Tea conducted experiments in 30 cities to test people’s honesty. They set up unmanned pop-up stores and asked people to pay $1 per bottle on the honor system. Data was collected and they compiled their findings [...]

Will You Watch the Olympics? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:13:34 +0000

The games of the XXX Olympiad begin Friday in London. NBC, which is broadcasting an unprecedented 5,535 hours of the Summer Olympics on TV and online, is hoping Americans will be glued to their screens over the next couple weeks.

But will they?

Hot Summer in the Twin Ports: How Do You Like Spending Summer Days? [SURVEY]

Kool Staff — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:01:47 +0000

The Twin Ports have seen a string of hot weather this summer, and there’s plenty more on the way. With summer being short in this area, are you enjoying every minute of the heat or trying to to avoid it until it cools down again? Summer in the Northland brings many opportunities to enjoy time [...]

Are You Planning to Go on Vacation This Summer? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:53:40 +0000

High gas prices and a soft economy have many in the travel industry fearing that Americans are going to ditch the traditional summer vacation this year. But is that really the case? A Harris Interactive poll of 2,199 US adults suggests these worries may be overblown. According to the survey, 87% of Americans are planning to [...]

Do You Prefer the Print or Online Version of a Newspaper? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:03:14 +0000

It’s no secret that most newspapers have lost a good chunk of their circulation over the past decade. But just because more and more people are getting their news from the internet it doesn’t mean they’d rather read their news on a screen than they would on a piece of paper. In fact, according to [...]

How Much Will You Spend On Your Mother's Day Gift? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:02:41 +0000

While a mother’s love is priceless, there is most likely going to be a price tag on whatever you buy your mom for Mother’s Day. PriceGrabber surveyed 4,296 online shoppers on how much they plan on spending on Mother’s Day gifts this year. Sixty-two percent plan on spending less than $100, 20 percent between $100 [...]

Have Gas Prices Caused You to Cut Back on Other Purchases? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:15:17 +0000

While gas prices may be coming in a little bit after a four-month surge, they still stand at almost four dollars a gallon. According to a new survey from Harris Interactive of 2,451 adults, these unprecedentedly high prices are causing Americans to change their overall spending habits.

Should the United States Get Rid of the Penny? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:24:00 +0000

Last month Canada joined countries like Australia and Great Britain in eliminating the penny. Is the United States next? According to a new poll from Rasmussen of 1,000 American adults, 51 percent would be opposed to the elimination of the penny. Thirty-one percent favor getting rid of the copper currency and 19 percent are either [...]

Do You Only Buy Clothing When It's On Sale? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:40:53 +0000

Recently, J.C. Penney announced plans to do away with sales and instead offer discounted prices every day. The retail giant’s new strategy is a risky one because many shoppers are in the habit of only buying clothing when they see red sale tags. In fact, a new Coupon Cabin.com survey found that 41 percent of [...]

Do You Cast Your Newspapers Aside for eReaders? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:52:41 +0000

Apple’s release of their iPad 3 set the tech world abuzz last week. While the tablet has many functions, it is often used as an electronic reader, and its competing devices are eReaders, like Amazon’s Kindle and Barnes & Noble’s Nook.

According to a new survey from Harris Interactive of 2,056 adults there is plenty of demand for all these tablets, as eReaders are becoming more and more popular.

Do You Steal from Hotel Rooms? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:04:11 +0000

While that bathrobe hanging in your hotel room closet may look inviting, you aren’t actually supposed to take it, or anything from the room that you didn’t bring in besides the complimentary toiletries. However, a new survey from Living Social has found that 39 percent of all travelers admit to snagging something else from a hotel that they’ve stayed at.

Do You Have a Smartphone? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:09:58 +0000

Whether they realize it or not, the majority of Americans now own smartphones. A recent survey by the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that 45 percent of adults say they have a smartphone. Additionally, 49 percent report their phone operates on a smartphone platform — such as Android, iPhone or Blackberry. When Pew pooled together the [...]