Millions of Brits have enjoyed living their lives online during lockdown and plan to continue having digital social catch ups and exercise classes – because they believe it makes them MORE productive. A study of 2,000 adults discovered 72 per cent have used the internet more than ever while at home in recent months, with more than a …

By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC More than half of American homeowners reached out to family or friends for money in order to make mortgage payments and ease their financial burden in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.  The study, which polled 2,000 American homeowners, found 35% of homeowners have skipped …

Brits are putting more into their ‘Rainy Day Fund’ than ever before as the current economic crisis encourages a ‘save – don’t spend’ attitude to money. A study of 2,000 adults found one third have been putting extra money aside – an average of £459 – since lockdown began. More than two thirds of those (67 per cent) …

By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Three-quarters of American families are in need of a digital detox after self-isolation, according to new research. The survey asked 2,000 American parents of children aged 2-18 about their sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect it’s had on their family. Parents surveyed said they expect to …

Millions of Brits have run up unexpected debts – covering the cost of a family member’s funeral. Research polling 4,000 UK adults found 47 per cent have helped pay for a funeral after a family bereavement, setting them back an average of £2,000 – the equivalent of £49billion across the UK. And for two-fifths of those who have …

By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC You start becoming your father at age 37, according to a new poll.  Not only that, but 68% of those studied say they feel more like their father with every passing year. Thirty-seven percent said they take grilling very seriously because of their dad, while over one in three (35%) said …

By Allison Sadlier // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Four in five parents confessed to doing a complete lifestyle-180 after having kids, according to new research.  The survey of parents with children 0-18 examined the changes people make to their lives both minor and drastic when they have children. Sixty-eight percent confessed they worry their children would think …

By Allison Sadlier // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Half of Americans 65 and over confessed to missing the physical intimacy of hugs during COVID-19, a new survey revealed. Fifty-seven percent are eagerly awaiting the chance to embrace a loved one as soon as they can. The survey also showed that this population is also craving time with …

By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Music is helping Americans during isolation. Eighty-one percent say music has helped them cope through the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. So much so, that Americans are listening to music an extra 38 minutes a day.  The poll of 2,000 people found that music and virtual concerts are …

New parents spend a whopping £207 – on their baby’s FIRST birthday party, according to research. Despite being a day most birthday boys and girls won’t even remember, this is more than any other milestone birthday party during childhood. In comparison, the average sweet sixteen costs £198, while 10th birthday parties see parents spend £162 and £160 on …