More than 4 in 10 U.S. workers don’t take all their paid time off
About half of upper-income workers (51%) say they take off less time than offered, compared with 45% of middle-income workers and 41% of lower-income workers.
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About half of upper-income workers (51%) say they take off less time than offered, compared with 45% of middle-income workers and 41% of lower-income workers.
57% of Americans say they would prefer to live in a community where houses are larger and farther away from amenities — compared to 42% who say the opposite.
Nearly a month into the new year, most people who made New Year’s resolutions have stuck with them, although 13% say they have not kept any of them.
Women have overtaken men and now account for more than half (50.7%) of the college-educated labor force in the United States.
In the United States, the transience of economic status varies significantly across racial and ethnic groups and by level of education.
43% of U.S. adults say they have ever personally worked in a job where they received tips. Roughly six-in-ten (57%) have not had this experience.
Despite the growth of commercial sports betting, the most common way that Americans bet on sports is with friends or family.
49% of Americans say the availability of affordable housing in their local community is a major problem, up 10 points from early 2018.
Social media is an important tool for consumers, with some Americans – particularly younger adults – turning to influencer recommendations.
In March 2021 – the most recent month for which data is available – around 3 million American citizens traveled outside of the country.
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