Sean Golonka

Jan 15, 2025 | consumeraffairs.com | Sean Golonka

Every 40 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies because of a drunk driver. Despite decades of public awareness campaigns and stricter DUI laws, drunk driving claimed more than 13,000 lives in 2022 alone. While national efforts have reduced drunk driving incidents over the past 30 years, the problem remains persistent. To stay safe, drivers can take precautions like avoiding high-risk situations and ensuring they have adequate car insurance to protect themselves and their vehicles in case of an accident.

Nov 14, 2024 | consumeraffairs.com | Sean Golonka

Amid a contentious election season and a period of high inflation, many Americans delayed making major purchases, such as a new home or car. Now that the country’s outlook for the next four years has come into focus, with President-elect Donald Trump set to return to the White House, are Americans ready to resume spending?

Nov 11, 2024 | consumeraffairs.com | Sean Golonka

Whether you’re looking to expand your family with a new pet or thinking about having a baby, the increased costs you’ll face will likely be significant. Limited child care options and growing expenses for home items mean the cost of raising a child is on the rise, while Americans’ growing love for their pets has brought new, costlier options to the pet care market, from refined dog food to luxury boarding options.

Oct 25, 2024 | consumeraffairs.com | Sean Golonka

The share of Americans in the middle class is shrinking as rising costs outpace many workers' pay. While wages have grown in recent years, inflation and higher expenses for essentials like housing and groceries make it harder to maintain middle-class status. The income needed to qualify as middle-class varies widely depending on where you live. Using wage data from 2023, we calculated the income range for each state and major city, adjusting for cost of living. See our full methodology for details.

Sep 18, 2024 | consumeraffairs.com | Sean Golonka

As the U.S. has become more politically polarized in recent decades, you may have heard a loved one, a neighbor or someone else you know say they plan to move to a new country because of politics or an election result. But how many Americans are really considering moving if their preferred presidential candidate loses? We surveyed 1,000 American voters to see how they feel about this election year and how politics might affect where they live. Read our full methodology below.