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New Research Reveals Age When Most Reach All-Around Mental, Emotional Peak New Research Reveals Age When Most Reach All-Around Mental, Emotional Peak
New Research Reveals Age When Most Reach All-Around Mental, Emotional Peak You may think the mind peaks in your 20s. The data says otherwise. A new open-access analysis in the journal Intelligence reports that overall psychological functioning tends to crest in late midlife, with many adults hitting their best all-around stride near age 60.  The research, led by Gilles Gignac of the University of Western Australia and Marcin Zajenkowski of the University of Warsaw and published in ScienceDirect, reviewed age trends across key abilities and traits, then combined them into a single index. The team examined patterns across 16 dimensions tied to life outcomes. T…
Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Feel 'Very Good' About Their Finances Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Feel 'Very Good' About Their Finances
Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Feel 'Very Good' About Their Finances A new poll has revealed how many Americans currently feel “very good” about their finances — and the number might surprise you. The study of 2,000 adults from the general population found that just 13 percent of respondents described feeling “very good” about their finances, while 28 percent said they feel “somewhat good.” The research, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Beyond Finance ahead of Financial Practice Week, also revealed that many Americans are trying to take proactive steps toward improving their financial future.  More than eight in 10 respondents (84 percent) sai…
Why Are Americans So Stressed? Study Reveals Key Causes Why Are Americans So Stressed? Study Reveals Key Causes
Why Are Americans So Stressed? Study Reveals Key Causes As stress levels climb nationwide, many are feeling the strain earlier in life than ever before, a new study finds, shedding light on why so many struggle with burnout. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 American adults, conducted online from Wednesday, Feb. 7, to Saturday, Feb. 10, reveals that the typical person hits peak burnout at 42 years old—but for younger adults, the stress is setting in much sooner. Among Gen Z and millennial respondents (ages 18 to 44), peak stress now averages just 25 years old—nearly two decades earlier than their older counterparts. Respondents reported that th…