Business, Economy

“Is college worth it? Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education”

“…Overall, only 36% of adults say they have a “great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education, according to the report released Monday by Gallup and the Lumina Foundation. That confidence level has declined steadily from 57%… Continue Reading…

Economy

“36% of Americans plan to take on debt for summer travel. Here’s why that worries financial experts”

“… …” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/29/some-american-plan-to-take-on-debt-for-summer-travel.html This is a bad idea. Now is the time to reduce debt not stack it.

Economy

“Americans Have More Investment Income Than Ever Before”

“Lynn Hogan and her husband jokingly call themselves “the turtles” after methodically investing for decades. In the current race against inflation, which has made trips more expensive and $200 grocery bills not uncommon, the mostly retired educators are among those keeping… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Americans are down on the economy (again), with inflation topping election concerns”

“…Consumer sentiment, a gauge of Americans’ economic perceptions, is at a six-month low, according to a closely watched index by the University of Michigan. The measure notched its biggest drop since 2021, reflecting the persistent tug of inflation on household… Continue Reading…

Economy

“A record 4.1 million Americans may retire this year: Financial planners say they should take these 5 steps”

“3. Delay Social Security…” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/record-4-1-million-americans-120000058.html That’s all you need to see from this article. This comment is so stupid its evil. Make no mistake this level of stupidity is evil. I’m going to tell you why this is evil. If… Continue Reading…

Economy

“54% of young Americans say food costs are the biggest strain on their finances”

“Younger Americans are feeling the pinch from inflation, with 54% saying that rising food costs have hit them the hardest. The findings are part of a recent CNBC/Generation Lab survey that polled 1,033 people between the ages of 18 and 34. When asked… Continue Reading…

Economy

“38% of Americans have ‘never felt more uninspired at work than they do now’”

“…The survey, conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Life Time Work, polled 2,000 employed Americans and found that this lack of inspiration is directly impacting productivity. Another 38 percent of respondents admitted to feeling only “somewhat” productive at work,… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Record Wave of Americans Fled Big Cities for Small Ones in 2023”

“…The remote work boom that prompted Americans to flee urban areas for mountain hamlets and seaside towns during the pandemic continued at least through last year, according to University of Virginia demographer Hamilton Lombard. An estimated 291,400 people last year migrated… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Fewer low-income Americans took out mortgages in 2023, study says”

“Fewer low-income Americans took out mortgage loans last year than 2020, real estate broker Redfin said in a report on Monday, as steep interest rates make homebuying less affordable. As aggressive rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve have pushed… Continue Reading…

Business

“Americans cash out of sustainable funds”

“U.S. sustainable investment funds, including ETFs, suffered their worst-ever exodus in Q1. They saw $8.8 billion in net outflows, per new data from Morningstar. Why it matters: That outflow stands in stark contrast to consistent inflows through the first quarter of… Continue Reading…