On Economy: Short-Term Optimism Up, Long-Term Optimism Down
Over the past few months, short-term expectations for the economy have improved dramatically, but longer-term expectations have moved in the opposite direction.
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April 15, 2009
April 15, 2009
It’s April 15, And Americans Have a Lot to Say About Taxes
Today's the IRS' deadline, and 20% of Americans waited until the last week to file their taxes. That’s partly because nearly half of all Americans say preparing income tax forms is worse than going to the dentist.
April 14, 2009
85% Worry About Inflation, 34% Expect Interest Rates To Rise
Eighty-five percent (85%) of Americans say they are concerned about the possibility of inflation in the current economy, with 55% Very Concerned, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
April 13, 2009
48% Say They Will Owe Less Money In A Year Than They Do Now
Many Americans, it appears, expect to keep their financial house in order despite the troubled U.S. economy.
April 10, 2009
76% Oppose Federal Bailout of Ailing Life Insurance Companies
Add one more government bailout to the list opposed by most Americans. Seventy-six percent (76%) of adults say “no” to using federal funds to bail out troubled life insurance companies, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
April 9, 2009
55% Oppose Eliminating Deductions As A Trade-off for Lower Tax Rates
Fifty-five percent (55%) of Americans are opposed to eliminating all tax deductions even it means tax rates will be lowered, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
April 8, 2009
Only 45% Think They Pay More Than Their Share In Taxes
Just 45% of U.S. voters now think they pay more than their fair share of taxes, the lowest finding on this question since regular tracking began last July.
April 8, 2009
One Week To Go, and 31% Still Haven’t Filed Their Taxes
With one week to go until the federal income tax deadline, 31% of Americans still have not filed their taxes, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone index.
April 8, 2009
61% Say A Home is Family’s Best Investment, Down 12 Points From February
Confidence in the housing market is down again, with just 61% of Americans now saying that buying a home is the best investment most families can make.
April 7, 2009
Just 54% Say Their Home Worth More Than The Mortgage
The number of U.S. homeowners who say their house is worth more than the amount they still owe on their mortgage is down seven points since December.
April 6, 2009
Support Falls For Axing Heads of Bailed-Out Companies
Following the Obama administration’s highly-publicized decision to force Rick Wagoner out as head of General Motors last week, Americans are now less supportive of having the government push senior managers out the door.
April 2, 2009
44% Favor Government-Backed Auto Warranties
Forty-four percent (44%) of U.S. voters like the idea of a federal government guarantee of automobile warranties issued by companies that go out of business, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
April 1, 2009
76% Say Economic Recovery Possible Even If GM Fails
Americans have come a long way from the days when what was good for General Motors was seen as good for the country.
April 1, 2009
37% Support Government Subsidies To Keep Newspapers Going
Thirty-seven percent (37%) of Americans favor federal government subsidies to keep newspapers in business, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
March 31, 2009
88% Say It’s Important To Keep The Dollar As America’s Currency
Eighty-eight percent (88%) of Americans say it is important for the dollar to remain the currency of the United States, including 70% who say it is Very Important.
March 31, 2009
Small Business Economic Confidence Jumps As More Owners See Conditions Improving For Their Businesses
Economic confidence among small business owners saw its largest jump in confidence in nine months as fewer owners see the economy getting worse and more believe conditions are improving for their own operations, according to the latest Discover® Small Business WatchSM. The monthly index increased more than six points, rising to 78.2 in March from 71.9 in February.
March 30, 2009
Public Divided on Tax Hike for Those Who Earn Over $100,000
Americans are closely divided over the economic impact of raising taxes on those who make more than $100,000 per year.
March 30, 2009
81% Say Middle Class Tax Cuts Important for Budget Plan
Eighty-one percent (81%) of voters nationwide say it’s important to keep the promised middle-class tax cuts in President Obama's $3.6 trillion budget. That figure includes 55% who say it’s Very Important.
March 30, 2009
59% Agree Senior Managers Should Go If Company Gets A Bailout
Voters have expressed little confidence in government management of the Big Three automakers, but most also felt senior managers of a company should be replaced if it is given taxpayer money to stay in business.
