57% Say: Trouble Making Your Mortgage Payments? Sell and Get a Cheaper House
The credit crunch and rising interest rates are leading to higher mortgage bills for many home owners—and a tougher time paying them.
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December 15, 2007
December 11, 2007
Americans Troubled About Finances Now But Optimistic About 2008
Americans have lost confidence in their personal level of financial security, but it does not seem to have dampened their optimism about the year ahead. That's according to the survey for this month's COUNTRY Financial Security Index.
December 10, 2007
54% Say Individual Borrowers to Blame for Mortgage Crisis, 25% Fault Wall Street Investors
Just 25% of Americans blame “Wall Street Investors” for the nation’s current problems with subprime mortgages and foreclosures.
December 6, 2007
Expected Hiring Drops to Record Low in Twin Cities in November
Ending three consecutive months of declines, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Minneapolis-St. Paul inched up 1.1 points to 90 in November.
December 6, 2007
PA Worker Confidence Sinks in November
After rebounding last month, Pennsylvania’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) plunged 13.5 points to 94.5.
December 6, 2007
Ohio Worker Confidence Continues to Fall
Ohio worker confidence slipped for the third consecutive month in November, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) dropped 4.1 points to 93.0.
December 6, 2007
D.C. Worker Confidence Cools in November
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Washington, D.C. fell 8.2 points in November to 100.6. Less expected hiring on top of growing financial concerns caused the drop.
December 6, 2007
Expected Hiring Up in Tampa – St. Petersburg
Worker confidence posted a significant rise in Tampa – St. Petersburg in November, the first for the area since January. The market’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 4.8 points to 89.8.
December 6, 2007
Dallas-Ft. Worth Worker Confidence Declines In November
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Dallas-Ft. Worth sunk in November, dropping 6.1 points to 102.8. An increase in financial concerns coupled with decreased hiring expectations drove this decline.
December 6, 2007
Worker Confidence Slips in Boston
Worker confidence fell in Boston in November, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slipped 1.8 points to 91.5.
December 6, 2007
Financial Concerns Hurt Accounting & Finance Workers’ Confidence
Confidence among accounting and finance workers fell for the fourth consecutive month, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slid 16 points to 93.0 in November.
December 6, 2007
Easing Financial Strain Encourages San Francisco Workers
Ending a five month skid, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for San Francisco rose 2.5 points to 90.9 in November. Less concern around finances and job security triggered the up-tick.
December 5, 2007
Texas Workers’ Confidence Hits Record Low
Workers in Texas were less confident in November, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index(SM) plummeted 14 points to 109.1. Less expected hiring and more layoffs drove the fall. The latest reading is also substantially lower than last November’s Index of 120.1.
December 5, 2007
FL Workers Anticipate More Layoffs
After recovering in October, worker confidence in Florida plunged in November, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index(SM) fell 8.5 points to 96.5. An increase in expected layoffs and worsened financial sentiments drove the decline.
December 5, 2007
Philadelphia Worker Confidence Sinks to Record Low in November
Worker confidence hit a record low in Philadelphia, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index(SM) plummeted 11 points to 82.1. Concerns around hiring and personal finances contributed to the drop. The city’s latest monthly measure of worker sentiment is 5.5 points lower than last November’s 87.6.
December 5, 2007
Hiring Expectations Continue to Wane, Hurt NYC Worker Confidence
The Hudson Employment Index(SM) for New York City slipped 1.2 points to 91.8 in November. Less expected hiring and more layoffs triggered the decline. Despite the dip, NYC’s latest measure of worker confidence is well above last November’s 83.5.
December 5, 2007
Chicago Worker Confidence Plunges to a Record Low
After several months of steady increases, worker confidence in Chicago plummeted in November. The city’s Hudson Employment Index(SM) fell 16.6 points to 80.8. The Windy City’s latest measure of worker confidence is dramatically lower than last November’s 99.6. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers, plunged 8.9 points to 91.9, the lowest reading on record.
December 5, 2007
Los Angeles Worker Confidence Declines Amidst Layoff Concerns
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Los Angeles fell 5.9 points to 88.4 in November, the lowest reading on record for this market. Concerns about job cuts and finances contributed to the decline.
December 5, 2007
Atlanta Worker Confidence Hits a Two-Year Low
The Hudson Employment Index(SM) for Atlanta fell in November, dropping 8.3 points to 100.4. An increase in anticipated layoffs coupled with worry over job loss drove the decline. The city’s latest reading of worker sentiment is almost 15 points lower than last November’s Index of 115.0.
December 5, 2007
Healthcare Workers’ Confidence Plunges in November
The Hudson Employment Index(SM) for healthcare workers reached a record low, as it declined 14.5 points to 90.2 in November. Growing concerns over job security and finances contributed to this decline.
