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Parents ages 75 and older are more likely than those ages 65 to 74 to say they have discussed their end-of-life preferences with their adult children.
➡️ There are also differences by gender, with mothers more likely than fathers to say they have had these conversations.
➡️ There are also differences by gender, with mothers more likely than fathers to say they have had these conversations.
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Parents ages 75 and older are more likely than those ages 65 to 74 to say they have discussed their end-of-life preferences with their adult children.
➡️ There are also differences by gender, with mothers more likely than fathers to say they have had these conversations.
➡️ There are also differences by gender, with mothers more likely than fathers to say they have had these conversations.
Most parents ages 65 and older say they have talked to their adult children about their end-of-life preferences. Still, sizable shares of older parents have not.
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Most parents ages 65 and older say they have talked to their adult children about their end-of-life preferences. Still, sizable shares of older parents have not.
Across age groups, people with higher incomes are more likely to say they have a will, living will or advance directive.
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Across age groups, people with higher incomes are more likely to say they have a will, living will or advance directive.
Most Americans don’t have a will or a living will until they are in their 70s. Roughly two-thirds of adults in their 70s say they have created a will, and 64% have created a living will or advance directive.
About eight-in-ten of those ages 80+ say they’ve prepared these documents.
About eight-in-ten of those ages 80+ say they’ve prepared these documents.
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Most Americans don’t have a will or a living will until they are in their 70s. Roughly two-thirds of adults in their 70s say they have created a will, and 64% have created a living will or advance directive.
About eight-in-ten of those ages 80+ say they’ve prepared these documents.
About eight-in-ten of those ages 80+ say they’ve prepared these documents.
We also asked people which factor should matter more in deciding a country’s responsibility to address climate change: its wealth or its carbon emissions. A 59% median say carbon emissions are the more important consideration. www.pewresearch.org/...
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We also asked people which factor should matter more in deciding a country’s responsibility to address climate change: its wealth or its carbon emissions. A 59% median say carbon emissions are the more important consideration. www.pewresearch.org/...
Seven-in-ten adults or more in Indonesia, Kenya and India have at least some confidence that the actions of the international community will reduce effects of climate change. But around half or fewer agree in Argentina, Turkey and Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Seven-in-ten adults or more in Indonesia, Kenya and India have at least some confidence that the actions of the international community will reduce effects of climate change. But around half or fewer agree in Argentina, Turkey and Mexico.
What advice would you give to younger people to help them prepare for getting older? Here’s what adults ages 65 and older had to say. 🧓🧵👇
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Full analysis: www.pewresearch.org/...
November 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
What advice would you give to younger people to help them prepare for getting older? Here’s what adults ages 65 and older had to say. 🧓🧵👇
Full analysis: www.pewresearch.org/...
Full analysis: www.pewresearch.org/...
Younger people (ages 18 to 34) in these countries are more likely than older people (ages 50 and older) to say they would be willing to make lifestyle changes to curb the impact of climate change.
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Younger people (ages 18 to 34) in these countries are more likely than older people (ages 50 and older) to say they would be willing to make lifestyle changes to curb the impact of climate change.
Most people across the nine middle-income countries we surveyed – a median of 80% – are willing to make at least some changes to how they live and work to help reduce the effects of climate change.
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Most people across the nine middle-income countries we surveyed – a median of 80% – are willing to make at least some changes to how they live and work to help reduce the effects of climate change.
Worry about droughts is highest in Mexico and Turkey, where about seven-in-ten adults or more name this as their top concern. www.pewresearch.org/...
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Worry about droughts is highest in Mexico and Turkey, where about seven-in-ten adults or more name this as their top concern. www.pewresearch.org/...
When asked which of four possible effects of climate change concerns them most, respondents in nine middle-income countries named droughts or waters shortages more than twice as often as any other option.
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
When asked which of four possible effects of climate change concerns them most, respondents in nine middle-income countries named droughts or waters shortages more than twice as often as any other option.
In a shift, Republicans and Democrats are now about equally concerned about the increased use of AI in daily life. www.pewresearch.org/...
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In a shift, Republicans and Democrats are now about equally concerned about the increased use of AI in daily life. www.pewresearch.org/...
We asked adults under 65 who worry about life in their 70s and beyond to tell us what they worry about, in their own words. While health concerns topped the list, many cited concerns about not having enough money in retirement, including the future of Social Security.
November 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We asked adults under 65 who worry about life in their 70s and beyond to tell us what they worry about, in their own words. While health concerns topped the list, many cited concerns about not having enough money in retirement, including the future of Social Security.
The share of adults who are uncertain about their financial security through retirement varies by
1. Income
2. Race and ethnicity
3. Gender
1. Income
2. Race and ethnicity
3. Gender
November 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The share of adults who are uncertain about their financial security through retirement varies by
1. Income
2. Race and ethnicity
3. Gender
1. Income
2. Race and ethnicity
3. Gender
Four-in-ten U.S. adults aren’t confident they’ll have enough income and assets to last throughout their retirement years. Only about a quarter (26%) are extremely or very confident.
➡️ Fewer than half of Americans in their 60s and 70s are highly confident about their financial future.
➡️ Fewer than half of Americans in their 60s and 70s are highly confident about their financial future.
November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Four-in-ten U.S. adults aren’t confident they’ll have enough income and assets to last throughout their retirement years. Only about a quarter (26%) are extremely or very confident.
➡️ Fewer than half of Americans in their 60s and 70s are highly confident about their financial future.
➡️ Fewer than half of Americans in their 60s and 70s are highly confident about their financial future.
Since we first asked in 2015, concern about personal harm from climate change has declined in some middle-income countries and increased in others. www.pewresearch.org/...
November 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Since we first asked in 2015, concern about personal harm from climate change has declined in some middle-income countries and increased in others. www.pewresearch.org/...
Most people in 9 middle-income countries we surveyed say global climate change is affecting the area where they live. A median of 56% of adults in these countries also say they are very concerned that global climate change will harm them personally in their lifetime.
November 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Most people in 9 middle-income countries we surveyed say global climate change is affecting the area where they live. A median of 56% of adults in these countries also say they are very concerned that global climate change will harm them personally in their lifetime.
Both Republicans and Democrats are divided over whether the party should accept members who call opponents “evil.” But overwhelming shares in both parties say officials who advocate violence against the other party should not be accepted. www.pewresearch.org/...
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Both Republicans and Democrats are divided over whether the party should accept members who call opponents “evil.” But overwhelming shares in both parties say officials who advocate violence against the other party should not be accepted. www.pewresearch.org/...
Today, 52% of adults under 50 have at least some trust in information from national news media.
➡️ Adults under 30 are now about as likely to say they trust information from national news organizations (51%) as they are to trust information from social media sites (50%). www.pewresearch.org/...
➡️ Adults under 30 are now about as likely to say they trust information from national news organizations (51%) as they are to trust information from social media sites (50%). www.pewresearch.org/...
November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today, 52% of adults under 50 have at least some trust in information from national news media.
➡️ Adults under 30 are now about as likely to say they trust information from national news organizations (51%) as they are to trust information from social media sites (50%). www.pewresearch.org/...
➡️ Adults under 30 are now about as likely to say they trust information from national news organizations (51%) as they are to trust information from social media sites (50%). www.pewresearch.org/...
Age also plays a role when it comes to wealth: People tend to accumulate more wealth as they grow older. DINKs are younger than their counterparts in the same age group who do have children.
November 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Age also plays a role when it comes to wealth: People tend to accumulate more wealth as they grow older. DINKs are younger than their counterparts in the same age group who do have children.
One important reason is that DINKs are less likely to own a home – the primary source of wealth for many Americans (71% vs. 79% of dual-income couples with kids).
And among homeowners, DINKs have less home equity than dual-income couples with kids ($165,000 vs. $222,000 as of 2023).
And among homeowners, DINKs have less home equity than dual-income couples with kids ($165,000 vs. $222,000 as of 2023).
November 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
One important reason is that DINKs are less likely to own a home – the primary source of wealth for many Americans (71% vs. 79% of dual-income couples with kids).
And among homeowners, DINKs have less home equity than dual-income couples with kids ($165,000 vs. $222,000 as of 2023).
And among homeowners, DINKs have less home equity than dual-income couples with kids ($165,000 vs. $222,000 as of 2023).
When it comes to financial outcomes, DINKs tend to have higher household incomes but less wealth than dual-income couples with kids. Why? ⬇️
November 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
When it comes to financial outcomes, DINKs tend to have higher household incomes but less wealth than dual-income couples with kids. Why? ⬇️
DINKs are more likely than dual-income couples with kids to be college graduates and to work full time.
November 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
DINKs are more likely than dual-income couples with kids to be college graduates and to work full time.
This group, often referred to as “DINKs,” has grown slightly over the past decade. In 2013, 8% of married couples in this age range were DINKs. Today, it’s 12%.
November 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This group, often referred to as “DINKs,” has grown slightly over the past decade. In 2013, 8% of married couples in this age range were DINKs. Today, it’s 12%.
DINKs have gained attention in recent years as videos showcasing their lifestyle have gone viral on social media. Here’s what we know about married couples with at least one spouse in their 30s or 40s that have two incomes and no kids. 🧵👇
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Full analysis: www.pewresearch.org/...
November 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
DINKs have gained attention in recent years as videos showcasing their lifestyle have gone viral on social media. Here’s what we know about married couples with at least one spouse in their 30s or 40s that have two incomes and no kids. 🧵👇
Full analysis: www.pewresearch.org/...
Full analysis: www.pewresearch.org/...