59% Expect Interest Rates to Go Up Over the Next Year
The number of adults nationwide who expect interest rates to go up over the next year has risen again this month to a new high.
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March 5, 2011
March 4, 2011
Opposition To Offshore Drilling Ban Rises to 55%
Gas prices have been rising dramatically in recent days, and opposition to President Obama's continuing ban on oil drilling off the Eastern seaboard and in the eastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico is up from early December when the policy was first announced.
March 4, 2011
71% Believe Government Workers Get Better Pensions Than Those In Private Sector
Most voters believe those who work for the government get better retirement benefits than those who work for private companies and also think it’s unlikely their state can afford the benefits given to state workers.
March 3, 2011
Majority Still Concerned About Inflation
With gas prices rising by the minute, American Adults are as concerned as ever about inflation.
March 3, 2011
Americans Still Lack Confidence in Banking System
Though most Americans are not worried their money will be lost due to a bank failure, their confidence in the banking system remains low.
March 3, 2011
58% Say It’s Likely Gas Prices Will Top $5 A Gallon
Most U.S. voters have taken notice of the recent spike in gasoline prices and they believe gas is likely to top the $5 mark by the beginning of summer.
March 2, 2011
66% Believe Government Workers Have More Job Security than Private Sector Workers
Most Americans still believe government workers have more job security than those in the private sector.
March 2, 2011
Plurality Says Labor Unions Have Too Much Influence According to CBS/NY Times Poll
Thirty-seven percent (37%) of American adults think labor unions have “too much influence on American life and politics today,” according to a recently released CBS News/New York Times poll. Only half as many (19%) believe that unions have too little influence.
March 1, 2011
SUCCEEDING IN YOUR BUSINESS: When a Business Has 'Two Sets Of Books'
"My spouse and I have been looking to buy a business for some time. We've found a good local business with a great location and lots of existing customers.
March 1, 2011
Rasmussen Employment Index Continues Slow Climb
The Rasmussen Employment Index made a modest gain in January to reach 77.2.
February 28, 2011
45% Favor Candidate Who Promises to Only Raise Taxes on Wealthy, Highest Level In Over Two Years
For the first time in nearly two years, more voters would vote for a candidate who promises to raise taxes only on the wealthy than one who promises to oppose all tax increases.
February 28, 2011
Confidence Holds Steady Among Small Business Owners
Economic confidence among small business owners remained steady in February, as the monthly Discover(R) Small Business Watch(SM) index dipped slightly from 91.0 in January to 90.2. Although a few more small business owners said the overall economy is getting better, a rise in cash flow issues kept confidence flat.
February 28, 2011
32% Expect Higher Unemployment a Year From Now, 27% Hold Opposite View
Americans are divided about whether the unemployment rate is going to head up or down over the coming year.
February 26, 2011
89% Think Arab Unrest Likely To Cause A Jump in Gas Prices
Americans overwhelmingly believe the current political unrest in the Arab world will make them pay a lot more at the pump.
February 24, 2011
Just 9% Agree U.S. Has World’s Best Tax System
Only nine percent (9%) of American Adults think the United States has the best tax system in the world, down from 12% last year.
February 23, 2011
Americans Question Fairness of Tax System
Regardless of any changes made to the tax code, many Americans continue to question the fairness of what they have to pay.
February 23, 2011
Voters Still Think Bush To Blame for Bad Economy
Voters may question how President Obama is handling the economy and think his new budget doesn't cut deeply enough, but most still blame his predecessor for the problems he's trying to deal with.?
February 23, 2011
SUCCEEDING IN YOUR BUSINESS: Do Personal Guaranties Go on Forever?
"My partner and I bought a small business five years ago from the person who originally started it. We assumed his existing lease for a terrific retail space, and personally guaranteed the lease. As we are both getting ready to retire, we decided to sell the business. We found a great buyer, who is willing to pay us an above-market price because of the business location.
February 22, 2011
29% Have Already Filed Their Income Taxes
The downward trend of early tax filers continues, with only 29% of Americans saying that they have already filed their income taxes.
February 22, 2011
Overall Economic Growth vs. Personal Finances
Does confidence in the direction of personal finances drive sentiment on economic growth, or is it the other way around?
