Consumer Spending Update: Appetite for Spending Cools As Summer Approaches
Once hot sentiments on the direction of the economy and personal finances following President Trump’s inauguration are now cooling, and so is consumer spending.
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May 12, 2017
May 11, 2017
Fewer Americans Know Someone Out of Work
While most Americans still say they know someone out of a job, that number has fallen to its lowest level yet, as has the number who know someone who has given up on the job market. But even though the national unemployment rate has fallen to a 10-year low, adults aren’t totally convinced the job market is better than it was a year ago.
May 1, 2017
Voters Ready to Check Off ‘Death Tax,’ Many Deductions
Voters are receptive to President Trump’s proposal to kill the federal “death tax” and to eliminate most income tax deductions in exchange for a higher initial standard deduction.
April 18, 2017
Voters Don’t Mind Paying Their Fair Share of Taxes
Americans are filing their taxes today, and most say they want to pay their fair share.
April 17, 2017
89% Plan To Meet April 18 Tax Deadline
Once again, the overwhelming majority of Americans have filed their income taxes just in the nick of time.
April 14, 2017
Many Still Question IRS’ Honesty
Voters’ views of the Internal Revenue Service may be improving, but a plurality are still dubious of the tax-collecting agency’s ability to fairly enforce tax laws.
April 7, 2017
Consumer Spending Update: Consumer Confidence Falls From Record Highs
Consumers may still be riding the wave of economic enthusiasm since Donald Trump was elected, but that confidence is starting to wane.
March 31, 2017
41% of Homeowners See Home Value Rising
Confidence in the housing market continues to grow among homeowners.
March 30, 2017
Faith in Economic Future Lessens
Americans were quite optimistic about the economy following President Trump's inauguration. Two months later, their optimism seems to be waning.
March 29, 2017
Taxpayers Still Feel Gypped Compared to Others
Few Americans think those richer or poorer than they are pay as much as they do in taxes.
March 28, 2017
Americans Squawk Less About Taxes
They still have doubts, but Americans are more confident these days that they aren't being overtaxed.
March 27, 2017
Most Think Fed, Big Banks Too Close for Comfort
In response to the growing economy, the Federal Reserve Board is cautiously raising interest rates for the first time in years. Voters are slightly less wary of the economic power the Fed chairman has, but most still think the Fed is too cozy with big banking interests.
March 27, 2017
Americans Slow Down on Paying Their Taxes
Americans have put the brakes on doing their income taxes after getting off to a record start.
March 15, 2017
Republicans Favor Major Cut in Corporate Tax Rate, Democrats Don’t
The United States has the highest corporate tax rate in the developed world, but most voters don’t know that. Voters tend to see cutting the tax rate as an economic plus but are evenly divided over President Trump’s plan to cut it by over half.
March 2, 2017
Americans Are More Worried About An IRS Audit
Few Americans admit to cheating on their taxes, but more are worried about getting audited by the IRS than have been in the past.
February 27, 2017
Americans Are Upping The Pace on Tax Filing
Tax Day is still weeks away, but Americans are filing their income taxes at a much faster rate than they have in previous years.
February 20, 2017
Most Say No to Higher Taxes For Infrastructure Projects
If President Trump moves ahead with a major federal plan to rebuild infrastructure in the United States, most Americans don't think they should have to pay any extra taxes to fund it.
February 15, 2017
Voters Want More Regulation of Financial System
Voters are more confident in the government's oversight of the banking industry but also look more favorably on increasing that supervision.
February 10, 2017
Consumer Spending Update: More Confidence, More Spending?
For the fourth straight month, the Rasmussen Reports Consumer Spending Update shows confidence in the economy trending upward - with an amazing 25-point overall increase in economic confidence and a 26-point increase in confidence in the direction of the economy since the 2016 presidential elections.
February 1, 2017
Americans Feel Much Better About the Economy
Americans are far more optimistic about their economic future since Donald Trump's election as president.
