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Americans dreading financial hangover waiting for them after the holidays, survey shows

Par :SWNS

16 décembre 2025 à 16:30

Holiday shopping is well underway, but for many Americans, a financial holiday hangover is waiting for them in 2026.

A stressed woman holding a smartphone and credit card in front of a Christmas tree, representing holiday financial anxiety.

Illustration of a statistic showing 35% of Americans who celebrate a winter holiday plan to use a credit card for holiday purchases.

Illustration showing that only 17% of respondents always pay their credit card bill in full, meaning many will enter the new year with revolving balances.

An illustration showing that 70% of credit card users expect to carry a balance into 2026.

18% expect to still be paying off their credit card from holiday purchases into next summer, June or later.

Person making a Christmas online purchase on a laptop with a credit card.

Parents argue more with their kids about screen time over social plans: survey

Par :SWNS

16 décembre 2025 à 02:19

A new report has found that nine in 10 parents argue with their kids over technology use — half said the topic comes up at least weekly.

A mother forbids her daughter to use the phone, while the daughter hides it behind her back.

A mother scolding her teenage son, who ignores her while using a tablet and wearing headphones in his messy bedroom.

Mother taking a cellphone from her daughter to limit screen time.

A displeased teenager hands a smartphone to an adult.

Child reaching for smartphone from parent.

Millennials logged into this side of TikTok the most in 2025: survey

Par :SWNS

12 décembre 2025 à 18:30

The average FinTok user spent over 400 hours scrolling through their feed in 2025, according to new research.

A smiling woman with curly hair sits on a couch, using a yellow smartphone.

Illustration of data about FinTok usage showing the average user spent 416 hours scrolling, and millennials spent 520 hours in 2025.

Illustration showing that 59% of people tried a money-saving trend this year, with a pink piggy bank and two dollar coins.

Illustration of a green wallet with a lightning bolt symbol, money sticking out, and coins. Text reads: "These respondents saved an average of $406".

Illustration of a woman with white hair and glasses holding a phone, next to text that reads "Three-quarters trust financial advice shared on FinTok".

Illustration of a chart showing the top trends of 2025: Side Hustle Sprint at 20%, Girl Math at 17%, and No Spend September at 15%.

Dad receives ‘shocking’ diagnosis of rare, incurable disease after dismissing aches, pains

Par :SWNS

10 décembre 2025 à 19:05

Robin Schultz has unknowingly been living with the rare incurable disease for 35 years.

A family of four, including two young children, taking a selfie outdoors in what appears to be a Christmas tree farm.

Robin Schultz, 35, and his wife, Brooke, 33, standing outdoors.

Robin and Noah in a hospital room, with a medical monitor displaying heart rate and other readings above them.

Noah in a standing frame with his sibling on the floor.

Noah and Zipporah sitting on a mat.

Noah and Zipporah sitting in a pumpkin patch.

Brooke holding her son Noah in an apple orchard, with Noah holding up an apple.

More than 8 in 10 American homes now contain smart tech: survey

Par :SWNS

9 décembre 2025 à 19:26

More than eight in 10 American homes now contain smart tech - including refrigerators, doorbells, and robot vacuums.

Woman controlling smart home devices using a digital tablet.

A smart thermostat displaying 74 degrees on a white wall in a living room.

A close-up of a person holding a smartphone showing a smart home app interface.

A woman touching a wall-mounted smart home control panel displaying "Your home is ready to arm, but the Front Door Lock is unlocked."

A close-up of a smartphone screen showing a notification about a package delivery.

A woman reading a book on a couch with a smart home camera on a nearby table.

A man holding a tablet with a smart home control app displayed, showing temperature, humidity, lighting, and security settings.

Family using a smart thermostat to adjust home heating.