There appears to be a little better news on the credit card front: Just 16% of Americans now say they are at least somewhat likely to miss a credit card payment in the next six months, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Eight percent (8%) say it’s very likely.
Several cities and states, faced with big budget problems, are considering so-called “sin taxes” on things like junk food and soft drinks. But just 33% of Americans think these sin taxes are a good idea.
Americans are split when it comes to how the recession has impacted their retirement savings strategy. A COUNTRY Financial survey reveals that while 48 percent have decreased the amount of money they are putting away for their golden years, an equal number have either increased (12 percent) or maintained their level of savings (35 percent).
Forty-four percent (44%) of Americans now say they are less likely to buy a Toyota because of the automaker’s recent large safety recalls.
Fifty-six percent (56%) of American workers say their employer typically looks to promote an existing employee for an open position before considering other candidates.
Thirty-four percent (34%) of Americans expect the unemployment rate in the United States to be higher a year from today. That marks a five-point increase from December.
The U.S. Postal Service hopes to end Saturday mail delivery to fight its growing budget deficit, and 58% of Americans think that’s a good idea.
Americans place little store in the value of hard work these days.
Views of the country's short- and long-term economic future are gloomier these days than they have been at any time since President Obama took office in January of last year.
Most Americans (58%) say the current state of the U.S. economy has caused more stress in their family, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
Tax day will be here before you know it, but many Americans still don’t believe everyone pays their fair share.
Homeowners continue to express little confidence in the short-term prospects for the U.S. housing market, but most still have more hope for five years down the road.
Americans are looking a little more favorably on further government regulation of the U.S. financial system as Capitol Hill lawmakers put the final touches on legislation aimed at avoiding another Wall Street meltdown.
Just 30% of Americans say they have already filed their income taxes this year, marking a continuing decline in early filers over the past two years.
The Federal Reserve Board’s decision last week to raise the interest rate it charges banks for short-term loans has most Americans now expecting other rate increases this year.
Most Americans continue to have more confidence in the economic decisions of the business community than in those of government.
Voters are now evenly divided as to which candidate they would prefer to vote for: A candidate who opposes all tax increases or one who promises to increase taxes only on the rich. But most still believe tax hikes hurt the economy.
Sixty-one percent (61%) of Americans say it is better for the economy for the government to stay out of the housing market.
Despite his campaign promise that taxes would not be raised on anyone making less than $250,000 a year, President Obama now says he may have to reconsider in order to help reduce the country’s record budget deficit.
President Obama today declared that the $787-billion economic stimulus plan he signed into law one year ago saved the country from a second Depression, but voters aren’t quite so sure.
