55% Say Those Who Receive Food Stamps Should Be Required to Work
Some Republican members of the House are crafting legislation that would include a work requirement for those who receive food stamps. Most Americans are on board with that plan.
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April 8, 2011
April 8, 2011
Inflation Fears Up, 87% Paying More for Groceries
Concern about inflation is increasing, as Americans say overwhelmingly that they are now paying more for groceries and expect to pay even more for them in the future.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 56% of Adults are Very Concerned about the threat of inflation. That’s up from 52% a month ago and 48% at the first of the year.
April 7, 2011
74% Say They Should Pay No More Than 20% of Their Income in Taxes
While a majority of U.S. Voters says the average American shells out 30% or more of their income in taxes, most believe they should pay no more than 20%.
April 7, 2011
Discover® U.S. Spending Monitor (SM) Consumer Confidence Falls 2.6 Points in March
Consumers' confidence sharply rebounded in January, fueled by a surge in the number of middle-income consumers who see improvement in the U.S. economy and in their personal finances are improving, according to the Discover U.S. Spending Monitor.
April 6, 2011
64% Say Americans Are Overtaxed, Political Class Disagrees
Roughly two-out-of-three voters think Americans are overtaxed, and nearly as many say any federal tax increase should be subject to a vote by the American people. Complicating things for would-be budget cutters, however, is the belief by even more that any changes in Social Security and Medicare also should be voted on by the public.
April 6, 2011
45% Say Government Programs Increase Poverty in America
At a time when most Americans believe there is more poverty in the United States, many question the effectiveness of government anti-poverty programs and believe they cause more of the problem they're supposed to lessen.
April 5, 2011
Americans Say More People Live in Poverty Today than 10 Years Ago
Despite the billions of dollars spent on government anti-poverty programs, a majority of Americans nationwide still believe there are more poor people in the country today than there were 10 years ago.
April 5, 2011
SUCCEEDING IN YOUR BUSINESS: Getting Your Taxes Right ... Next Year By Chris Ennico
April 18 is only two weeks away. So you would think I would do a column at some point about last-minute things you can do to save money on your taxes.
April 4, 2011
63% Oppose Taxing Online Transactions
Americans are used to being taxed for good and services they purchase in person, but they remain opposed to carrying that over to the online world.
April 1, 2011
32% Favor ‘Sin Taxes’ On Soda, Junk Food
Numerous cities and states are looking for revenue these days short of raising property or income taxes, and “sin taxes” are a popular candidate, often in the name of better public health. But Americans still aren’t buying.
March 31, 2011
Only 7% Think Government Employees Work Harder Than Those in Private Sector
Adults nationwide continue to believe government workers have it easier than those in the private sector.
March 30, 2011
Americans Strongly Reject Mileage Tax, Gas Tax Hike
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has suggested a mileage tax for drivers as a way to pay for the Obama administration’s plans to spend $556 billion over six years on transportation projects. But Americans nationwide remain firmly opposed to a tax based on the number of miles they drive.
March 30, 2011
50% Say Tax Cuts Help the Economy
Voters continue to believe tax cuts and decreases in government spending will benefit the nation’s economy.
March 30, 2011
26% See Long-Term Government Solution to Chronic Unemployment
Roughly one-in-four Americans now think the government should assume responsibility for those who have been unemployed for an extended period of time.
March 29, 2011
55% Have Filed Their Taxes, 43% Expect Refund
With less than three weeks to go until tax day, over half of Americans have filed their income taxes, and nearly as many expect to get a refund.
March 29, 2011
SUCCEEDING IN YOUR BUSINESS: Dealing with the 'Trademark Bully'
"I started an online business last year. We've had an amazing run so far, with more than 10,000 unique hits every day on our website and a 30 percent gross profit margin on sales of more than $250,000 in our first year. Our site has been written up in some major magazines, and we are getting attention from industry bloggers who have rated our site very favorably.
"Maybe we have been getting too much attention...
March 29, 2011
Rasmussen Employment Index Shows Labor Market Confidence At Seven Month-Low
The Rasmussen Employment Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of the labor market each month, plummeted nine points in March to its lowest level since last August.
March 28, 2011
81% Know Someone Out of Work and Looking for a Job
Eight-out-of-10 Americans continue to know someone who is unemployed and currently looking for work. Most adults also remain pessimistic about the future job market.
March 28, 2011
Most Small Business Owners Still Looking for Recovery Signs
45% of Owners Whose Profitability Suffered in Downturn Don't Expect Sustained Recovery for Another Year; Two-Thirds of All Owners Likely to Tap Personal Assets
March 27, 2011
18% Say 1930s-like Depression Very Likely In Next Few Years
The number of Americans who think the U.S. economy will spiral into a depression similar to the 1930’s is at its highest level in two years.
