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.
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March 26, 2010
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.
March 12, 2010
56% Say Their Employer Typically Promotes From Within
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.
March 10, 2010
34% Say U.S. Unemployment Rate Will Be Higher A Year From Now
Thirty-four percent (34%) of Americans expect the unemployment rate in the United States to be higher a year from today. That marks a five-point increase from December.
March 4, 2010
58% Support Postal Service’s Plan To End Saturday Delivery
The U.S. Postal Service hopes to end Saturday mail delivery to fight its growing budget deficit, and 58% of Americans think that’s a good idea.
March 4, 2010
Just 48% Say It’s Possible for Anyone To Work Their Way Out of Poverty
Americans place little store in the value of hard work these days.
March 2, 2010
Confidence In Economy's Future Is At Lowest Point of Obama's Presidency
Views of the country's short- and long-term economic future are gloomier these days than they have been at any time since President Obama took office in January of last year.
March 1, 2010
58% Say Economy Causing More Family Stress
Most Americans (58%) say the current state of the U.S. economy has caused more stress in their family, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
February 26, 2010
Many Americans Are Suspicious of Their Fellow Taxpayers
Tax day will be here before you know it, but many Americans still don’t believe everyone pays their fair share.
February 26, 2010
25% Expect Their Home To Lose Value Over Next Year
Homeowners continue to express little confidence in the short-term prospects for the U.S. housing market, but most still have more hope for five years down the road.
February 26, 2010
34% Favor More Regulation of Financial System, 47% Opposed
Americans are looking a little more favorably on further government regulation of the U.S. financial system as Capitol Hill lawmakers put the final touches on legislation aimed at avoiding another Wall Street meltdown.
February 24, 2010
Only 30% Have Filed Income Taxes So Far
Just 30% of Americans say they have already filed their income taxes this year, marking a continuing decline in early filers over the past two years.
February 22, 2010
76% Say Fed Is Likely To Raise Other Interest Rates This Year
The Federal Reserve Board’s decision last week to raise the interest rate it charges banks for short-term loans has most Americans now expecting other rate increases this year.
February 20, 2010
51% Think Business Leaders Make Better Economic Decisions Than Government Officials
Most Americans continue to have more confidence in the economic decisions of the business community than in those of government.
February 19, 2010
To Tax and Who To Tax: Voters Are Evenly Divided
Voters are now evenly divided as to which candidate they would prefer to vote for: A candidate who opposes all tax increases or one who promises to increase taxes only on the rich. But most still believe tax hikes hurt the economy.
February 18, 2010
61% Say Government Should Keep Out of Housing Market
Sixty-one percent (61%) of Americans say it is better for the economy for the government to stay out of the housing market.
