More Than Ever Feel Overtaxed
Most Americans continue to think the majority of taxpayers are honest when they file their taxes, even though more than ever believe they personally pay too much.
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March 25, 2020
March 13, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: Americans Jittery – But Not Panicked – About the Economy
With the coronavirus and falling oil prices battering the economy, economic confidence dropped four points this month with the Rasmussen Reports Economic Index hitting 140.0. This is the lowest finding since October after confidence had spiked to a five-year high in January.
March 4, 2020
Americans Are Filing Taxes At A Record Clip
Americans are evidently more eager to file their income taxes than they have been in years, even though the number who expect a refund is little changed.
February 20, 2020
Voters Give Trump The Edge Over Obama For Improved Economy
Former President Obama took credit for the booming economy in a tweet earlier this week, but voters still tend to think President Trump deserves more of the credit.
February 14, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Backs Off January's Record High
After spiking to a five-year high in January, economic confidence fell back four points this month with the Rasmussen Reports Economic Index hitting 143.9. But it still remains in record high territory.
January 10, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: 2020 Kicks Off With Record-Breaking Confidence in the Economy
The economy continues to wow this month with the Rasmussen Reports Economic Index hitting 147.8 in January, up 3.5 points from last month and smashing through the five-year high.
January 3, 2020
Voters Trust Trump On Economy More Than Congress But Not Themselves
Voters trust President Trump more than the average member of Congress or the average reporter when it comes to the economy, but most continue to trust themselves the most.
December 13, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: New High of 62% Give Economy Positive Reviews
Americans are feeling better than ever about the economy. The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index hit 144.3 in December, up one point from last month and just shy of the five-year peak reached early last year.
November 15, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: Confidence in Personal Finances, Spending Jump to Record Highs
As overall confidence in the economy continues to hover near record highs, Americans are now feeling it in their wallets as well with sentiments on their own personal finances and anticipated spending shattering previous highs.
November 14, 2019
Americans Stay Positive About Jobs Picture
Americans see a better job market these days and tend to think it will stay that way. For Democrats more than others, though, more government hiring is the way to go.
October 31, 2019
49% Expect Tax Hikes If Democrat Elected in 2020
Cutting taxes remains an important voting issue for 2020, but voters think it’s more likely taxes will go up, especially if the Democratic nominee wins the White House.
October 11, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: Americans Still Ride High on Trump Economic Bump
The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index held steady at 139.4 in October, virtually unchanged from last month and still among all-time highs to date.
September 23, 2019
Voters Balk At $2.5 Trillion ‘Housing for All’ Plan
Most voters agree there’s a housing shortage in America but stop short of embracing Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders’ $2.5 trillion plan to guarantee housing for all.
September 13, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: Consumer Confidence Remains Near Five-Year Highs
The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index held steady at 140.8 in September, virtually unchanged from last month and still among 2019's highs to date.
September 13, 2019
Most Oppose Taxpayer Bailout of Ailing Union Pension Funds
A number of trade union pension funds are now well short of the money they need to pay promised benefits. But most voters oppose legislation now working its way through Congress to siphon billions of dollars in loans and direct cash to these ailing funds.
August 9, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Steadies, Still Near All-Time Highs
The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index dropped to 140.9 in August, down nearly four points from last month but still among 2019's highs to date.
July 23, 2019
Americans Owe Less, Worry Less About Rising Interest Rates
Americans aren’t complaining as much about higher debt these days and are much less likely to see higher interest rates on the horizon.
July 17, 2019
Confidence in Housing Market Remains At Record Highs
Homeowners continue to feel better about the housing market than they have in years.
July 12, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: A Giant Leap in Consumer Confidence
The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index jumped to 144.5 in July, up over nine points from last month and just shy of its all-time high in February 2018.
July 10, 2019
Many Still Know Someone Out of Work, Someone Who’s Given Up
Perhaps surprisingly, with unemployment rates at historic lows, more Americans say they know people who can’t find jobs, although the number is still well below findings during the Obama years. Democrats are the most pessimistic about the job market in the near future.
