GUILDFORD, United Kingdom — As the push away from environmentally harmful fossil fuels continues, more and more households are choosing to install solar panels. Homeowners aren’t just doing this to save the planet, but also to hopefully save themselves some money in energy costs. Now, researchers from the University of Surrey report that many households could …
LONDON — Millions of people are turning to TikTok and other social media platforms — not to finding entertaining videos, but for tips on how to save money on their energy bills! An analysis of the 50 most viewed hacks tagged “energy saving,” found clips about bleeding radiators gained the most traction, followed by only …
LONDON — The average adult has not spoken to their neighbors in three weeks, although millions still enjoy posting passive-aggressive messages about them on social media community pages. A study of 2,000 adults in the United Kingdom discovered that 56 percent of those in local online groups encounter sniping and mudslinging, with 34 percent describing it …
NEW YORK — The average homeowner encounters about four surprises or unexpected costs within the first year of homeownership, spending around $3,600 to address them. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 homeowners split evenly by generation. The poll reveals the top expenses during that first year are appliance replacement (56%), exterior repairs such as …
LONDON — Millions of people are ready to switch up almost every aspect of their lives — from their homes to their social lives, fitness levels, and even their partners! A study of 2,000 adults in the United Kingdom finds 59 percent believe they’re in need of a change in their lives, with 61 percent …
NEW YORK — Almost two in three American renters (63%) have thought about moving to a cheaper place due to the current cost of living. In fact, a similar percentage of people believe they’ll never become homeowners because of that reason (67%). Out of 2,000 renters polled, 74 percent say they’re worried about the current state of …
NEW YORK — Nearly half (48%) of Americans claim they’re prepared for the worst when it comes to their homes. Yet, out of the 2,000 homeowners polled, 65 percent of policyholders admit they have no idea what their home insurance actually covers. A majority (53%) say they live in a natural disaster-prone area and two in three …
NEW YORK — How would you rate your landlord? A survey of 1,500 renters and 500 landlords examined the relationship between both groups, revealing that a majority of tenants say they have an “excellent” or “good” relationship with their landlords (63%), with only six percent saying it’s terrible. While 69 percent of landlords say first impressions are …
NEW YORK — More than two-thirds of Americans find themselves spending more time at home now than two years ago – and the economy may be to blame. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans, where 69 percent of respondents remain home due to external factors such as inflation and a looming recession. With all …
CHICAGO — Nine in 10 Americans say owning a home is part of the American dream. However, a new poll finds nearly half of both millennials and Gen Xers believe they’ll never own their “dream home.” The new survey of American renters and homeowners, commissioned by IPX1031, a subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial, actually found …