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Reverse Mortgages Can Provide Needed Cash Flow and Flexibility, But Educational Opportunities Still Exist, WSFS Mortgage Study Reveals

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

According to a new study from WSFS Mortgage, a division of WSFS Bank (Nasdaq: WSFS), most homeowners with knowledge of reverse mortgages agree they can allow you to stay in your home longer (79%) and provide needed cash flow (76%) in retirement.

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According to a new study from WSFS Mortgage, a division of WSFS Bank (Nasdaq: WSFS), most homeowners with knowledge of reverse mortgages agree they can allow you to stay in your home longer (79%) and provide needed cash flow (76%) in retirement.
“A reverse mortgage could be a good option for those seeking to strengthen their cash flow in retirement.”
The nationwide study, which surveyed 750 homeowners aged 60 years or older, gauged respondents’ financial stability, knowledge and attitudes toward reverse mortgages.
Lack of knowledge around reverse mortgages may be driving homeowners to overlook them as a viable option for their financial situation.
“Cash flow from a reverse mortgage can be an alternative source to a traditional investment portfolio.

One in four people consider scrolling through social media a genuine hobby - but many yearn to break the digital fix

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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Yet one out of four (24%) UK adults consider staying indoors scrolling through social media to be a genuine hobby[1].

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Yet one out of four (24%) UK adults consider staying indoors scrolling through social media to be a genuine hobby[1].
Yet the nation is yearning for more as many wish to break free from their digital habit, with three out of five adults (59%) harbouring hidden desires to try something new.
A third (34%) even admit that if they didn't have social media, they would opt to spend their time on new pursuits.
A quarter (23%) are considering getting rid of all their social media in a bid to pursue more diverse interests.

EPAM Continuum's 2024 Consumer Banking Report Highlights AI Success with a 96% Satisfaction Rate

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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NEWTOWN, Pa., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EPAM Continuum, the integrated business, technology and experience consulting practice of EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company, today announced the release of its fourth annual Consumer Banking Report, revealing ongoing satisfaction with banks globally amid rising consumer expectations for digital capabilities and personalization.

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Uptake of AI banking tools remains low (21%), but satisfaction is high among those who have used these tools (96%).
Insights from EPAM's 2024 Consumer Banking Report reflect findings from a recent 2024 Forrester banking predictions report.
The Forrester report states, "In 2024, we see risks to banks retaining deposits as they strain to maintain profit margins.
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The fourth annual Consumer Banking Report by EPAM Continuum summarizes emerging trends, attitudes and behaviors, illustrating their potential impact on the future of banking across various demographics and geographical locations.

Women Are Feeling Financially Prepared For Retirement Thanks To Hands-On Planning, According To A New Study From Bryn Mawr Trust

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

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Among women who are currently not retired, only 38% are anxious or overwhelmed when thinking about retirement planning.

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Among women who are currently not retired, only 38% are anxious or overwhelmed when thinking about retirement planning.
While emotional readiness plays a huge role in money management and financial planning, the majority (87%) of women feel financially well prepared for retirement.
More specifically, 87% feel well prepared or moderately prepared, while only 13% report feeling not prepared financially for retirement.
Beyond feeling financially well prepared for retirement, most of these women are also confident in their ability to sustain and enjoy themselves in retirement.

Three-Quarters of U.S. Corporate Workers are Eating Lunch at their Desk - and They're Not Sad About It

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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DEVENS, Mass., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- While much attention is paid to the future of work post-Covid, Little Leaf Farms, the country's #1 brand of packaged lettuce sustainably grown through controlled environment agriculture, has its sights set squarely on the future of office lunch. In a recent survey conducted by Opinium Research, the brand uncovered that three in four (76%) non-remote corporate workers are eating lunch at their desk at least half the time or more.

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While memes abound for "sad desk lunch" and more specifically "sad desk salad," Little Leaf Farm's survey points to a different story.
Sixty-eight percent of workers who take lunch at their desk indicate that they prefer eating lunch at their desk, citing that "it's convenient" (56%) and they "feel more productive" (43%) as their primary reasons.
"Somewhere along the lines the desk salad got seriously maligned and became the symbol of a less-than stellar office lunch experience.
Helping those desk lunch devotees, Little Leaf Farms has created a Happy Desk Salad Kit containing everything needed to turn any desk lunch into a five-star dining event.

Perception Gap: C-Suite Confident in 360 Views, but Only 25% of Consumers Agree

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The global survey polled 1,500 B2C C-level executives and 6,000 consumers, revealing a large divide between C-suite confidence and consumer expectations.

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The global survey polled 1,500 B2C C-level executives and 6,000 consumers, revealing a large divide between C-suite confidence and consumer expectations.
However, a mere 25% of consumers share this sentiment regarding their favorite brands, revealing a significant perception gap.
Beyond the perception gap, the research highlights another notable finding – a staggering 88% of consumers believe that less than half of the content they receive from brands is relevant.
This shows a majority of consumers feel undervalued for their loyalty, impacting their perception of brand value and increasing their likelihood to churn.

Working Parents: Tis’ the Season for Stress and Mom Guilt?

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Monday, November 20, 2023

According to a survey of 500 employed U.S. parents of young children, commissioned by Bright Horizons and conducted by Opinium, among working parents who have increased stress levels during the holidays, 68% report that juggling work and child care is one of the top sources of increased stress during the holiday season.

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According to a survey of 500 employed U.S. parents of young children, commissioned by Bright Horizons and conducted by Opinium, among working parents who have increased stress levels during the holidays, 68% report that juggling work and child care is one of the top sources of increased stress during the holiday season.
One area where working parents increasingly need support amid the holiday season is child care, with nearly half (47%) reporting that working while their children are on break has left them needing additional help.
Employers need to provide these benefits to parents not only in the holiday season but year-round to lessen the load and alleviate working parent guilt.
The survey was administered to 500 employed U.S. adults (part-time or full-time) with children ages 0-12 years of age between October 13-17, 2023 by Opinium.

GreenAwareness launches pop-up to encourage single-use vape recycling

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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LONDON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenAwareness, a programme aimed at driving public awareness of single-use vape recycling and reducing the product's waste impact, is launching a two-day pop-up in Covent Garden, London, starting this Friday, 8th December.

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The pop-up will also have GreenAwareness recycling bins on display and unveil a conceptual single-use vape designed to simplify the dismantling process for recycling with easier battery separation.
As part of this effort, the programme provides free recycle bins to retail and convenience stores to encourage vape take-backs.
This initiative follows research indicating that the availability of vape recycling bins in the shops where vapes sell is the most effective way to facilitate their return for recycling*.
As the programme evolves, so will the development of supporting infrastructure to enhance single-use vape recycling throughout the chain.

SimpliSafe Reveals Sandwich Generation's Top Concerns & Safety Needs Ahead of the Holiday Season

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

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BOSTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SimpliSafe®, maker of award-winning home security systems, unveils new data revealing the sandwich generation's greatest challenges as they care for both their children and aging parents. As experts in protection safeguarding over four million people, SimpliSafe is shining a light on the generation's top stressors to better understand their safety concerns and help uncover solutions.

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As experts in protection safeguarding over four million people, SimpliSafe is shining a light on the generation's top stressors to better understand their safety concerns and help uncover solutions.
With so many responsibilities, it can be difficult to prioritize home security, leaving many within the generation with a sense of worry.
The holidays only enhance stress levels, especially for parents and caregivers of the sandwich generation, with survey respondents sharing that their leading concerns for loved ones this holiday season are travel safety (39%) and exposure to illnesses (37%).
Thirty percent of the sandwich generation has already upgraded their home security system in order to protect their family.

Wish Leans into Sexual Wellness as New Study Reveals Eight in Ten Feel Sexual Wellness is an Integral Form of Self-Care

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

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Millennials emerged as the most likely generation to explore new sexual wellness products (80%), followed closely by Gen Z (76%).

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Millennials emerged as the most likely generation to explore new sexual wellness products (80%), followed closely by Gen Z (76%).
Among the array of sexual wellness products available, lubricants emerged as the top choice among Americans (used by 44%), followed by lingerie (29%), vibrators (29%) and vitamins and supplements (24%).
Among the Boomers, three in ten (28%) use vitamins or supplements to enhance their sexual wellness - the second-most popular product for this generation.
Barriers to sexual wellness: Stress and anxiety emerged as the top barriers to maintaining and improving sexual wellness, cited by 33% of respondents.