Financial Security Sentiments Regain Lost Ground in April
While 2010 began with dismal financial security sentiments, Americans now feel more optimistic about nearly all aspects of their financial security.
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April 20, 2010
April 16, 2010
Pessimism About Financial Security Might Be Slowing
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.
April 13, 2010
48% Say Government Has Conflict of Interest When Regulating Automakers
Forty-eight percent (48%) of Americans now believe that the government has a conflict-of-interest when it comes to regulating competing automakers.
April 13, 2010
22% Haven’t Filed Their Income Taxes Yet
The deadline is midnight this Thursday, and 22% of Americans say they still have not filed their income taxes.
April 12, 2010
Toyota Owners Still More Loyal Than GM Drivers
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.
April 11, 2010
Just 20% Support Federal Internet Taxes
The Obama administration recently released its proposed plan for government regulation of the Internet that includes federal taxes on digital goods and services.
April 11, 2010
66% Say America Is Overtaxed
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.
April 9, 2010
53% Oppose FCC Regulation of the Internet
Just 27% of Americans now believe the Federal Communications Commission should regulate the Internet like it does television and radio.
April 7, 2010
17% Say They’re Likely To Buy An All-Electric Car Next
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.
March 31, 2010
65% Say Middle Class Pays Bigger Share of Income In Taxes Than Wealthy
It’s income tax season again, and most Americans have questions about how much they have to pay.
March 30, 2010
36% Haven't Filed Their Income Taxes Yet
With just over two weeks to go before April 15, 36% of Americans say they have not yet filed their income taxes.
March 30, 2010
National Sales Tax Still Unpopular
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.
March 26, 2010
19% Say Now Is A Good Time To Sell A House
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.
March 26, 2010
31% Say They Owe More on Mortgage Than Their House Is Worth
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.
March 26, 2010
49% Support More Government Oversight of Credit Card Industry
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.
March 25, 2010
88% Expect To Pay More for Gas in Six Months
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.
March 23, 2010
16% Likely To Miss A Credit Card Payment In Next Six Months
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.
March 19, 2010
56% Oppose ‘Sin Taxes’ on Junk Food and Soft Drinks
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.
March 16, 2010
Americans Split Over Post-Recession Nest Egg
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).
March 16, 2010
44% Less Likely To Buy A Toyota, But It’s Still More Popular Than Chrysler
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.
