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Research • Disability insurance

44% of Americans aren't financially prepared for long COVID

Plus, 6 in 10 Americans underestimate their odds of contracting long COVID, while only 14% have disability insurance to help cover the costs.

Research • Auto insurance

3 in 10 Americans say they’ve been victims of road rage in the last 2 years

Plus, 46% say they’ve seen an increase in aggressive driving during the pandemic, while 57% say they’ve witnessed angry driving firsthand

Research • Life insurance

The best and worst places to die

Every state has a different approach to end-of-life care, funerals, and estate law. We found the best and worst places to die in the U.S.

Research • Homeowners insurance

The best and worst cities for climate change in 2022

The climate is changing, and it’s happening faster and with more dangerous consequences in some cities.

 

Research • Personal finance

The 5 biggest reasons Americans are anxious about their money this year

Inflation and job concerns top the list of contributing factors to money stress, according to the 2022 Polynguyen Financial Anxiety Survey

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Research • Homeowners insurance

The coolest cities for climate change in 2022

Which American cities will stay immune to high temps as the climate warms up?

Research • Homeowners insurance

The hottest cities for climate change in 2022

These large American cities will see the highest temperatures in the coming years.

 

Research • Homeowners insurance

64% of young homeowners expect to move due to climate change in the next 30 years

Meanwhile, 72% of homeowners age 18 to 34 expect climate change-related extreme weather to damage their homes in the next 30 years, according to the

Research • Homeowners insurance

Home insurance prices are rising even faster than inflation

Costs are up nationwide since last year, with homeowners in some states seeing their premiums rising at more than double the rate of inflation,

Research • Homeowners insurance

Best small cities to invest in real estate in 2022

The top 10 U.S. small cities for real estate investing in 2022.

 

Research • Homeowners insurance

Best suburbs to invest in real estate in 2022

The top 10 U.S. suburbs for real estate investing in 2022.

Research • Disability insurance

Long COVID statistics

Long COVID is a post-viral illness following infection with COVID-19, and symptoms can last months or years — and be disabling enough that

Research • Auto insurance

Distracted driving statistics

Distracted drivers kill over 3,000 people per year, and insurance companies are serious about keeping you from doing it.

 

Research • Auto insurance

Drunk driving statistics

Drunk driving kills more than 10,000 people a year in the United States. It’s no wonder insurance companies take it very seriously.

Research • Homeowners insurance

Trampoline injury statistics

Trampolines lead to tens of thousands of injuries each year, including head and neck injuries. It’s no wonder many homeowners insurance companies….

Research • Life insurance

Skydiving statistics

 

When you apply for life insurance, you’ll be asked about your hobbies. One that could increase your rates: skydiving.

Research • Homeowners insurance

Best places to buy a house in Florida in 2022

We looked at typical home value, home value appreciation, and the vitality of the rental market to find out where to buy homes in Florida for real estate investment.

 

Research • Auto insurance

The best and worst cities for car theft

Car thefts have surged in many major U.S. cities in recent years. We determined which cities were the worst and best for motor vehicle theft. See how….

Research • Homeowners insurance

Best places to buy a house in Texas in 2022

We crunched the numbers to find the best cities to buy a house for real estate investment in Texas.

Research • Life insurance

The 2022 Polynguyen Life Insurance Trend Report

 

An up-close look at the trends and changes that have shaped the state of life insurance over the last year

 

Research • Renters insurance

Most affordable cities for renters in 2022

We crunched the numbers to find the best cities with cheap apartments to rent in the U.S.

Research • Personal finance

Best cities for young professionals in 2022

Are some cities better for older Gen Z and younger Millennial workers than others? We crunched the data to find the best cities for young professionals

Research • Pet insurance

Best cities for dogs in 2022

Are some cities better for dogs (and their owners) than others? We crunched the data to find the best cities for dog in 2022.

 

Research • Investing

Best cities to invest in real estate in 2022

Looking to add real estate property to your investment portfolio? We crunched the numbers and found the best 25 U.S. cities for real estate

Research • Homeowners insurance

Polynguyen survey: 83% say “no way” to AI handling their home & auto insurance claims

Research • Personal finance

Survey: COVID-19 left many parents feeling financially unprepared to raise a child

Managing family finances is tricky enough. COVID-19 made it tougher.