As the debate over the direction of the economy continues, Americans' pessimism about their financial security is slowing. The latest COUNTRY Financial Security Index(R) dipped 0.3 points to 64.6 in June, marking the smallest overall decline since October 2008.
Forty-eight percent (48%) of Americans now believe that the government has a conflict-of-interest when it comes to regulating competing automakers.
The deadline is midnight this Thursday, and 22% of Americans say they still have not filed their income taxes.
Sixty-four percent (64%) of Americans who currently own a Toyota say they are at least somewhat likely to buy their next car from the troubled automaker, including 40% who say they are very likely to do so.
The Obama administration recently released its proposed plan for government regulation of the Internet that includes federal taxes on digital goods and services.
When thinking about all the services provided by federal, state and local governments, 75% of voters nationwide say the average American should pay no more than 20% of their income in taxes. However, the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that most voters (55%) believe the average American actually pays 30% or more of their income in taxes.
Just 27% of Americans now believe the Federal Communications Commission should regulate the Internet like it does television and radio.
Despite major announcements in recent days from both Ford and Nissan about stepped-up development of electric cars, just 17% of Americans say it is at least somewhat likely that the next car they buy will be all-electric, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
It’s income tax season again, and most Americans have questions about how much they have to pay.
With just over two weeks to go before April 15, 36% of Americans say they have not yet filed their income taxes.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 37% of voters nationwide favor a national sales tax if the money is used to pay for health care for all Americans, but 51% oppose that idea. These findings are unchanged from December.
Nineteen percent (19%) of homeowners say now is a good time for someone in their area to sell a house, a nine-point increase from a month ago and the highest finding in nearly a year of surveying on the question.
The Obama administration is expected to announce today a plan that will allow those who owe more on their mortgage than their house is worth to avoid foreclosure by refinancing into a government-backed loan.
Support for greater government oversight of the credit card industry has gone down even as a bill that includes more regulation of that industry is advancing in the U.S. Senate.
Gas prices have increased 85 cents over the past year to nearly $3 a gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), and an overwhelming majority of Americans believe they will continue to rise. But that doesn't mean most adults are driving any less.
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.
