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Head of Editorial @72pointUS @SWNS Media Group. Big hankering for film, stories, media + funny stuff
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Articles by Rick Maughan

The ‘Sandwich Gap’ generation lacks estate planning, is least prepared for death, survey suggests

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By Rick Maughan Verified
| New York Post Verified
More than half of American adults (56%) don’t have any estate planning documents — despite 73% saying it’s important. That’s according to a survey of 5,000 people conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Trust & Will. Results showed that, while the majority of adults (73%) say estate planning is important to them, just 26% actually have a will in place. 8 A woman is seen signing a “Last Will and Testament” document.
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People would happily shell out $290 every night for better sleep

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By Rick Maughan Verified
| New York Post Verified
December 19, 2018 | 5:40pm How valuable is sleep to you? New research shows the average American would happily shell out $290 every night – that’s more than $105,000 per year – if it meant a “perfect night” of sleep. The fascinating statistic emerged in a new study that found that when it comes to getting good sleep, Americans would happily, or hypothetically, break the bank.
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Americans barely carry around cash anymore

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By Rick Maughan Verified
| New York Post Verified
One in four Americans rarely carries cash at all anymore — and millennials are driving the trend, according to new research. Research into the spending habits of 2,000 American adults found just 41 percent of respondents claim they carry cash regularly now. In fact, people were more likely to spend on their credit card in an average week’s spending than they were to use cash, with 28 percent of total purchases bought on credit card.
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1 in 3 Americans Spend Nearly Every Meal on Their Phone

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By Rick Maughan Verified, Sharon Steed
| Entertain The Kids Verified
Are you eating as you read this? One in three Americans can’t eat a meal without being on their phone – according to new research. A study into the eating habits of 2,000 Americans found many of us are increasingly distracted when eating and 29 percent say their phone now accompanies EVERY meal that they eat. Even more than that- over half of those studied say their phone is a mainstay at most of their meals and only 17 percent admit to never having their phone at the table.
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Dog-owners and cat-owners prefer different movies, make different salaries, says study

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By Rick Maughan Verified
| Fox News Verified
Do you consider yourself creative, enjoy a bit of classical music and still love an episode of "Seinfeld"? Chances are you’re a cat person, according to new findings. A survey looking into the similarities and differences between dog and cat owners revealed cats and dogs may have more in common than their keepers.
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Cat people are creative but dog owners tend to earn more

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By Rick Maughan Verified
| New York Post Verified
Do you consider yourself creative, enjoy a bit of classical music and still love an episode of “Seinfeld?” Chances are you’re a cat person, according to new findings. A survey looking into the similarities and differences between dog and cat owners revealed cats and dogs may have more in common than their keepers.
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Americans feel unhealthy all the time: study

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By Rick Maughan Verified
| New York Post Verified
How often do you really feel 100 percent fit and healthy? For many Americans, the answer is not often at all. A study into the health, ailments and pain experienced by 2,000 Americans saw as many as a quarter describe themselves as being in some form of pain “all of the time.” From repetitive back and neck pain to lingering joint problems and other ailments, as many as 50 percent of those studied experienced frequent or constant pain of some form.
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Childlike holiday nostalgia is worth exactly $259

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By Rick Maughan Verified
| New York Post Verified
Can you put a price on holiday spirit? Apparently, you can and it’s $259. New research into the holiday celebrations explored just what Americans would be willing to pay for if it were an option and found we’d part with more than $250 to feel the festive excitement we did as a little kid. Americans would also pay $152 on average to guarantee no politics talk at the holiday table.
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New York is America’s ‘hangriest’ state

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By Rick Maughan Verified
| New York Post Verified
New York is officially the “hangriest” state in America, according to new research. We all know that when hungry, a good mood can quickly go south – and nowhere is that truer than in the Big Apple. In a poll of 5,000 Americans across all 50 states, 72 percent of New York respondents admitted they get angry or “in a mood” when hungry – the highest percentage of any state.
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Camp Biscuit Is Bad For Business

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By Rick Maughan Verified
| TheGayUK Verified
For those of us who like a little flamboyance at our business meetings, apparently pink wafers spell disaster as survey reveals biscult etiquette. If you want to strike success in a business meeting- offer a plate of shortbread, new research reveals. A study of 2,000 business workers found one in four say they’re more inclined to close a deal in a meeting because of the biscuits provided, with shortbread, chocolate bourbons and flapjacks all likely to win a favourable reaction.
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