Maryland has the highest proportion of millionaires in its population of any state in the U.S., according to Phoenix Global Wealth Monitor.
Author: Joel Whitaker
Joel Whitaker is publisher of Research Alert.
Almost Half of Americans Feel Happy on a Typical Day
Just under half of Americans (48.4%) felt happy (defined as feeling a lot of enjoyment without much stress or worry) on a given day in 2013, down slightly from 2011, according to newly released data from Gallup.
Americans Are Reducing Their Energy Consumption to Save Money and the Environment
More than three-quarters of Americans (78%) have actively taken steps to reduce their home energy consumption in the past year, according to Nielsen.
Adults Over 55 Eat at Home More Often Than Younger Adults
Americans ages 55 and older eat at home, and eat alone more frequently than those ages 18-54 do, according to The Hartman Group.
Americans Are Concerned About Food Safety; Women Worry More Than Men
Almost nine in 10 Americans are somewhat (58%) or very (28%) concerned about food recalls due to health and safety concerns, according to Harris Interactive.
Nine in 10 Americans Ignore Ads; Online Ads Receive Least Attention
More than nine in 10 Americans (92%) ignore at least one type of advertising, according to Goo Technologies.
Generational Mindsets Affect Consumer Spending Habits
Spending habits and shopping motivations are significantly influenced by generational mindsets and life stages, according to the National Retail Federation. For example, 53% of millennials (those born 1981-1995) espouse a
Moms Are Open to Trying New Foods and Beverages With Coupons
Almost all moms are willing to try new foods and beverages if they have coupons for them, according to a Womensforum.com survey of moms who shop for food primarily at supermarkets.
Americans Are More Optimistic Than Europeans About the Economy, but Neither Expect Improvement
Although Americans are more optimistic than Europeans are about economic prospects for the coming year, the majority of residents of both regions do not expect to see significant improvement, according to AlixPartners.
Half of Americans Own Tablets and/or E-Readers
More than four in 10 U.S. online adults (44%) owned tablets as of December 2013, up from 38% who owned them in December 2012, according to the Consumer Electronics Association.