CouponCabin Press Releases

More Than Half of Mobile Device Owners Use Them to Play Games, Reveals New CouponCabin.com Survey

– More Than One-in-Ten Have Spent More Than $50 Downloading Mobile Games in the Past Year –

– Tablet Owners More Likely to Play Mobile Games and More Likely to Spend Money to Do So –

WHITING, Ind., May 15, 2013 – Mobile devices are practical for many reasons, and with thousands of game options available, they’re a popular source of entertainment. A new CouponCabin.com survey reveals that more than half (51 percent) of mobile device owners ever play games (e.g. Angry Birds, Words with Friends, Candy Crush Saga, etc…) on their devices. This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin.com from May 2nd – 6th, 2013, among 2,058 U.S. adults ages 18 and older.

 Getting hooked on mobile game apps can be a time suck. When it comes to how often mobile device gamers report they are playing games, the survey revealed the following:

• Play games more than once a day – 11 percent
• Play games at least once a day – 21 percent
• Play games at least once a week – 41 percent
• Once a month or less – 10 percent [Read more...]

Nearly Seven-in-Ten Working Mothers Would Be Stay-at-Home Moms if They Could Afford it, Finds CouponCabin.com Mother’s Day Survey

– More Than One-Third of Mothers Would Prefer the Gift of Quality Time With Family This Mother’s Day – 

WHITING, Ind., May 8, 2013 – More women are part of the workforce than ever before, but it’s often not an easy job for moms. According to CouponCabin.com’s Mother’s Day survey, challenging financial and lifestyle decisions come with the gig. According to CouponCabin.com’s Mother’s Day survey, challenging financial and lifestyle decisions come with the gig. Nearly seven-in-ten (69 percent) employed mothers¹ report they would be stay-at-home moms if they could afford it. It can be a difficult decision to make, though, as 57 percent of employed mothers consider themselves the primary breadwinners in their family. This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin.com from April 22nd – 24th, 2013, among 2,066 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. [Read more...]

Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Have Avoided a Person or Situation Because They Knew it Would be An Awkward Money Moment, Reveals New CouponCabin.com Survey

– Having a Credit Card Declined Named the Most Awkward Money Moment –

WHITING, Ind., May 1, 2013 – There’s something funny about money that can make us squeamish. A new CouponCabin.com survey reveals that nearly half (48 percent) of U.S. adults have avoided a person or a situation because they knew it would be an awkward money moment. This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin from April 15th – 17th, 2013, among 2,114 U.S. adults ages 18 and older.

 While awkward money moments can be dodged sometimes, they can also catch you off-guard. Having a credit card declined, the most awkward money moment for 41 percent of U.S. adults, can be an unpleasant surprise. A variety of other uncomfortable money moments, some surprises and some not, also made the list, including:

• Feeling pressured to donate to a charity on behalf of a co-worker, family member or friend – 34 percent
• Saying no to giving money to a panhandler or beggar – 29 percent
• Feeling pressured to chip in on a group gift at work, like for a baby shower or wedding shower – 25 percent
• Sharing salary/wage amounts with co-workers – 25 percent
• Splitting a dinner bill or check with a large group of people – 17 percent
• Figuring out a gift to get a partner for special occasions, like a first anniversary or a first birthday together – 14 percent [Read more...]

One-in-Five Smartphone Owners Have Visited a Store After Receiving a Notification That Savings Were Available Nearby, Finds New CouponCabin.com Survey

– CouponCabin Mobile App Launches New Geo-Fencing Feature to Alert Users of Coupons, Deals and Specials Near Their Location –

WHITING, Ind., April 24, 2013 – Amid the hectic pace of everyday life, smartphones give people the power to multi-task, saving valuable time. Saving money is also enhanced by smartphone technology, according to a new survey from CouponCabin.com that reveals one-in-five (20 percent) smartphone owners have visited a store after receiving notification that specials, coupons or deals were available nearby. Seventy percent of smartphone owners would be at least somewhat influenced to make an unplanned purchase at a store after receiving this type of alert. This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin.com from February 28th – March 4th, 2013, among 2,219 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, among whom 1,096 are smartphone owners.

 Geo-targeted savings alerts that prompt users to visit stores near them that have specials, coupons or deals are a newly launched feature from CouponCabin.com’s mobile app. The alerts work when a smartphone’s GPS sends a notification that a special, coupon or deal is available at a store or mall near the user’s current location. [Read more...]

Seven-in-Ten U.S. Adults Use Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products, Reveals New CouponCabin.com Survey

–Fifty-Five Percent Spend Four Hours or More Cleaning Per Week; One-in-Ten Spend 15 Hours or More –

– Only 10 Percent of U.S. Adults Use a Paid Cleaning Service –

WHITING, Ind., April 17, 2013 – Every year April reminds us to be kind to the planet, but it also typically kicks spring-cleaning into high gear. A new CouponCabin.com survey reveals that spring-cleaning is likely to be earth-friendly, as seven-in-ten (70 percent) U.S. adults use eco-friendly cleaning products at least sometimes. This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin.com from April 9th – 11th, 2013, among 2,222 U.S. adults ages 18 and older.

 Not everyone has jumped on the eco-friendly cleaning bandwagon. Thirty percent of U.S. adults report they never or rarely use them, with nearly half of those citing that they’re too expensive (49 percent).

When asked to explain why else they don’t use eco-friendly cleaning products, U.S. adults who rarely or never use them also say the following:

• I prefer the traditional brands – 38 percent
• I’ve never thought of it – 25 percent
• They don’t clean well enough – 20 percent
• They don’t do that much to help the environment – 10 percent
• I can’t find any of these products where I live – 5 percent
• Don’t like the smell – 2 percent
• Some other reason – 8 percent

Regardless of whether or not eco-friendly cleaning products are being used, keeping the house so fresh and so clean takes a lot of time. Only 1 percent of U.S. adults don’t spend any time doing household cleaning chores like washing dishes, vacuuming or taking out the trash in a given week. Forty-three percent spend up to four hours. More than half (55 percent) spend four hours or more, of which 11 percent spend 15 hours or more cleaning per week.

“No matter how much time you spend cleaning, it’s a chore that’s a challenge to keep up with,” said Jackie Warrick, senior savings adviser at CouponCabin.com. “Keeping the house clean can be one more ‘to-do’ on an already overloaded list. To alleviate the stress, some people opt to use a cleaning service to help keep their house spic and span, but it can be too expensive for others.”

The high cost of hiring a cleaning service or person deters many Americans. Only 10 percent of U.S. adults currently have a paid cleaning service or person to help with cleaning chores. Of the 90 percent of U.S. adults who don’t currently have a cleaning service, nearly six-in-ten (57 percent) report they can’t afford it. Other reasons U.S. adults pass on hiring cleaning help include:

• My house is not messy enough to require the service – 37 percent
• I don’t like having strangers in my home – 36 percent
• I enjoy cleaning myself – 30 percent
• I want the job done to my specifications and a service can’t provide that – 19 percent
• I am too embarrassed to have someone clean my mess – 7 percent
• Someone else does it for free – 6 percent
• Bad experiences with a cleaning service/hire person in the past – 4 percent
• Some other reason – 8 percent

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Survey Methodology:

This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of Coupon Cabin from  April 9th – 11th, 2013 among 2,222 adults ages 18 and older. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact Allison Kaplan, akaplan@couponcabin.com.

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Nearly One-Third of U.S. Homeowners Feel Motivated to Make Home Renovations Due to Improving Economy, Finds New CouponCabin.com Survey

– Nearly Nine-in-Ten Homeowners Feel Spring is the Ideal Time to Make Home Renovations –

– More Than Six-in-Ten U.S. Homeowners Likely to Make Home Renovations or Improvements in the Next 12 Months –

WHITING, Ind., April 11, 2013 – With the housing market slowly bouncing back in many communities, homeowners are looking to make improvements to their properties. A new CouponCabin.com survey reveals that nearly one-third (32 percent) of U.S. homeowners feel the improving economy is motivating them to make home improvements that they wouldn’t have done during the recession. Overall, more than six-in-ten (64 percent) U.S. homeowners report they are at least somewhat likely to make home renovations or improvements like re-tiling a floor, installing new carpet or re-doing a bathroom in the next 12 months. This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin.com from April 3rd – 5th, 2013, among 2,232 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, among which 1,389 are homeowners. [Read more...]

More Than One-Quarter of U.S. Adults Tip on the Discounted Total When Using Coupons or Daily Deals, Finds New CouponCabin.com Survey

–Study Reveals How the Tipping Landscape Has Evolved–

WHITING, Ind., April 4, 2013 – Is conventional tipping a thing of the past? A new survey from CouponCabin.com reveals that many consumers make their own rules when it comes to leaving a gratuity. In fact, more than one-quarter (26 percent) of U.S. adults who tip and use coupons or daily deals tip on the discounted total, resulting in a lower payday for those performing the services. In addition, 30 percent of U.S. adults said they don’t leave a tip when they receive less than average service. Half (50 percent) leave a small tip to make a point when they experience subpar service. This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin from March 22nd – 26th, 2013, among 2,130 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. [Read more...]

Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Have Made a Foolish Financial Mistake They Wish They Could Undo, Finds CouponCabin.com April Fool’s Survey

–Careless Spending, Not Using Coupons and Overdrawing Bank Account Top List of Most Foolish Mistakes–

WHITING, Ind., March 28, 2013 – Pranks will be played and jokes will be made in good fun this April Fool’s Day, but foolish money mistakes are a more serious matter. A new CouponCabin.com survey reveals that nearly half (49 percent) of U.S. adults have made a foolish financial mistake that they wish they could undo. This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin.com from March 8^th – March 12^th, 2013 among 2,216 U.S. adults ages 18 and older.

When it comes to the most foolish financial mistakes U.S. adults feel they have made, purchasing unnecessary items tops the list at 49 percent. A variety of other money missteps also made the list, including:

• Not using coupons as much as I should – 28 percent
• Overdrawing my bank/checking account – 24 percent
• Only making minimum payments on credit card each month – 22 percent
• Making late payments on credit cards – 20 percent
• Making late payments on basic bills like insurance, utilities and rent – 18 percent
• Loaning large sums of money to a friend or family member that wasn’t paid back  – 17 percent
• Not knowing what my credit score is – 14 percent
• Not having adequate insurance coverage – 10 percent
• Borrowing large sums of money from a friend or family member that I couldn’t repay – 7 percent
• Invested in the stock market – 6 percent
• Co-signing on a loan that was defaulted – 5 percent
• Bought a house – 4 percent [Read more...]

Employed U.S. Adults Who Work from Home Shop Online More Often and For Longer Periods of Time, Finds New CouponCabin.com Survey

– 63 Percent Feel Less Distracted Working from Home; 61 Percent Feel More Productive –

WHITING, Ind., March 20, 2013 – As the recent work from home vs. working in the office debate rages on, a new CouponCabin.com survey reveals that online shopping happens more often, and for longer periods of time, when people are working from their homes. Nearly seven-in-ten (69 percent) employed U.S. adults who ever work from home said they shop online while on the clock, compared to 54 percent when working at their workplace. This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin from March 12th – 14th, 2013, among 2,047 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, among which 273 ever work from home.

When it comes to the amount of time employed U.S. adults spend clicking their way to purchases, those who ever work from home spend more time shopping online when telecommuting than when working at their workplace. Of those who ever work from home, nearly one-quarter (24 percent) spend an hour or more shopping online in an average week of telecommuting. Thirteen percent of those do the same when they are at their workplace. [Read more...]

More Than One-Third of March Madness Bettors Plan to Bet More on The Tournament Than They Did on the Super Bowl, Finds New CouponCabin.com Survey

–Thirty-Six Percent Plan to Bet More This Year Than in Years Past –

– Nearly Six-in-Ten March Madness Bettors Have Lost Money; Twelve Percent Have Lost $200 or More –

WHITING, Ind., March 13, 2013 – The Super Bowl is typically considered the biggest event in sports, but for some Americans, March Madness gets a higher ranking. A new CouponCabin.com survey reveals that more than one-third (34 percent) of March Madness bettors will wager more of their hard-earned cash on the tournament than they did on the Super Bowl. In addition, 21 percent of U.S. adults said they would rather watch March Madness than the Super Bowl. This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin.com from February 15– 19, 2013, among 2,252 U.S. adults ages 18 and older.

As the economy continues to recover, the stakes for betting on March Madness have risen each year.  In fact, more than one-third (36 percent) of those who plan to bet money this year plan to bet more than in years past. This is up from 31 percent who said the same in 2012. Overall, one-quarter (25 percent) of those who plan to watch the tournament this year plan to bet on it. [Read more...]

Nearly One-Third of U.S. Adults Would Consider Using a Short-Term Car-Sharing Service to Save Money on Gas, Finds New CouponCabin.com Survey

–One-in-Ten Have Used Short-Term Rental Services in the Past–

– More Than One-Third Who Don’t Have Short-Term Rental Services in Their City or Town Wish They Did– 

WHITING, Ind., March 6, 2013 – Americans spend a lot of money on cars. To meet the growing need for flexibility, convenience and affordability in driving, short-term car-sharing/rental services are quickly becoming a reliable driving option. In fact, 15 percent of U.S. adults have used a service like ZipCar, Car2Go or Scoot in the past or plan to in the future. More than one-third (35 percent) of those who don’t have a short-term rental service in their city or town wish they did. This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin from February 27th – March 1st, 2013 among 2,111 adults ages 18 and older. [Read more...]

Nearly Six-in-Ten U.S. Adults Report Potentially Higher Shipping Costs Won’t Deter Them From Shopping Online, Finds New CouponCabin.com Survey

– Nearly Half Always or Often Search for Free Shipping Codes When Shopping Online –

WHITING, Ind., February 27, 2013 – As they say, the best things in life are free. When shopping online, free shipping is one of them. With major shipping carriers recently announcing price increases of at least 5 percent in 2013, free shipping may be harder to come by this year. A new CouponCabin.com survey reveals that despite the possibly higher shipping costs they could be charged, 51 percent of U.S. adults indicate they are neither more or less likely to shop online. An additional 7 percent report they are more likely to shop online. This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin.com from February 11^th-13^th, 2013, among 2,191 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, among which 2,037 shop online at all. [Read more...]

More Than One-Quarter of Older Baby Boomers Currently Support Their Adult Children At Home or Financially, Finds New CouponCabin.com Survey

– Baby Boomers Reveal Their Unique Challenges at Work, Home and With Their Plans for Retirement –

 WHITING, Ind., February 20, 2013 – Nearly every demographic is still feeling the aftereffects of the Great Recession. A new CouponCabin.com survey reveals that for the more than 78 million Americans that call themselves baby boomers, a particularly harsh set of challenges exists at home, at work and in their plans for retirement. This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin.com from February 7^th to 11^th, 2013, among 2,219 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, among which 787 are considered “baby boomers,” ages 48-66.

“Generation Squeeze” is one nickname given to baby boomers who are sandwiched between adult children and aging parents. More than one-quarter (26 percent) of older U.S. baby boomers¹ support their adult children financially or have them living at their home. Twenty-one percent² have supported their aging parents financially, while 18 percent³ have supported their aging parents at their home. [Read more...]

More Than One-Third of U.S. Adults Currently or Plan to Shop for Groceries Online, Reveals New CouponCabin.com Survey

– Nearly Four-in-Ten Wish Their Local Grocery Store Offered a Delivery Service –

WHITING, Ind., February 13, 2013 – As the popularity of online shopping grows, consumers are beginning to explore new digital shopping categories, including groceries. A new survey from CouponCabin.com finds that 15 percent of U.S. adults have shopped for groceries online. An additional 19 percent said they don’t currently, but plan to in the future. This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin from January 29^th to 31^st, 2013, among 2,109 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. [Read more...]

Nearly Six-in-Ten Single U.S. Adults Agree There is Less Romance in the Digital Age, Finds CouponCabin.com Valentine’s Day Survey

– 53 Percent of U.S. Adults Don’t Plan to or Are Unsure if They Will Buy a Gift For Their Valentine This Year –

WHITING, Ind., February 6, 2013 – Technology makes many aspects of life easier, but a new CouponCabin.com survey reveals that courtship in the digital age can face some obstacles. In fact, nearly six-in-ten (58 percent) of single U.S. adults agree there is less romance in the digital age. This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin from January 23^rd to 25^th, 2013, among 2,160 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, among which 735 were single.

 While the world is technically more connected than ever, typical digital communication tools may be the culprits behind the dearth of romance. Nearly half (47 percent) of single U.S. adults agree that the prevalence of the Internet, social media, cell phones, and more has had a negative effect on romance. Sixty-five percent of single U.S. adults said that emailing is common in the dating world, while 64 percent said that texting is the primary form of communication. [Read more...]