Despite the billions of dollars spent on government anti-poverty programs, a majority of Americans nationwide still believe there are more poor people in the country today than there were 10 years ago.
April 18 is only two weeks away. So you would think I would do a column at some point about last-minute things you can do to save money on your taxes.
Americans are used to being taxed for good and services they purchase in person, but they remain opposed to carrying that over to the online world.
Numerous cities and states are looking for revenue these days short of raising property or income taxes, and “sin taxes” are a popular candidate, often in the name of better public health. But Americans still aren’t buying.
Adults nationwide continue to believe government workers have it easier than those in the private sector.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has suggested a mileage tax for drivers as a way to pay for the Obama administration’s plans to spend $556 billion over six years on transportation projects. But Americans nationwide remain firmly opposed to a tax based on the number of miles they drive.
Voters continue to believe tax cuts and decreases in government spending will benefit the nation’s economy.
Roughly one-in-four Americans now think the government should assume responsibility for those who have been unemployed for an extended period of time.
With less than three weeks to go until tax day, over half of Americans have filed their income taxes, and nearly as many expect to get a refund.
"I started an online business last year. We've had an amazing run so far, with more than 10,000 unique hits every day on our website and a 30 percent gross profit margin on sales of more than $250,000 in our first year. Our site has been written up in some major magazines, and we are getting attention from industry bloggers who have rated our site very favorably.
"Maybe we have been getting too much attention...
The Rasmussen Employment Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of the labor market each month, plummeted nine points in March to its lowest level since last August.
Eight-out-of-10 Americans continue to know someone who is unemployed and currently looking for work. Most adults also remain pessimistic about the future job market.
45% of Owners Whose Profitability Suffered in Downturn Don't Expect Sustained Recovery for Another Year; Two-Thirds of All Owners Likely to Tap Personal Assets
The number of Americans who think the U.S. economy will spiral into a depression similar to the 1930’s is at its highest level in two years.
While Americans continue to have mixed feelings on the possibility of finding work, they still believe it’s possible for anyone to dig themselves out of an economic hole.
A majority of Americans believe purchasing a home is the best investment a family can make, but they still don’t think now is the time for someone in their area to sell a house.
Most voters have consistently said for years that tax cuts are good for the economy, but new surveying finds that voters underestimate the public support for that position.
Americans are now showing less optimism for long-term economic recovery than ever before.
"I lost my job as a financial executive last year, and have been looking for work in corporate America since then, mostly in the northeastern United States, where I live. I have come to the conclusion that there are few if any corporate jobs available for someone my age (I am in my mid-50s), experience level (I have been working in finance for almost 30 years) and salary range (I was making about $150,000 per year in my last position). Most large corporations want younger people who won't demand the salary and benefits I need to pay my mortgage and keep two kids in college. A number of people have suggested I look for work in a smaller, more entrepreneurial company. The idea is an attractive one, but I'm not at all sure how to go about it. Do you have any suggestions?"
The Obama administration has acted on the belief that increased government spending is good for the economy, and a solid plurality of voters recognize that this view is not widely shared by the American people.
