Economy

“Nearly half of all Americans are falling deeper in debt as inflation continues to boost costs”

“In an economy that has produced the highest inflation rate since 1981, Americans are struggling to keep up with expenses and are putting less money aside for emergencies or long-term financial goals, several recent studies show. Nearly 40% of consumers cannot put any… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Americans Have Never Lost So Much Purchasing Power In One Year”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: It’s a new set of generations experiencing what Silent Gen folks and Baby Boomers had to endure in the 1970s: Americans losing so much purchasing power in a given year. Theirs lasted a decade, while ours is just over… Continue Reading…

Economy

“70% of Americans think a recession is coming: Here’s what they are doing to prepare”

“Most Americans — 70% — already believe an economic downturn is on its way, according to a new survey from MagnifyMoney. The online survey was conducted between June 10 and 14 and included 2,082 respondents. A recession is defined as a significant economic… Continue Reading…

Economy

“65% of Americans earning $100,000 or more are ‘very concerned’ about inflation, new CNBC poll finds”

“Inflation is a real worry for many Americans — even those who earn six figures — and it’s impacting decisions about how they spend their money. Fully 96% of those high earners are concerned about inflation and 65% are “very… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Number of Americans involuntarily working part-time falls by 707,000 to 3.6 million, lowest level in 21 years”

“The number of Americans who want to work full-time but are forced to work part-time jobs declined in June to its lowest in more than 20 years, according to federal data issued Friday, underscoring the strength of the labor market and… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

“Millions Of Americans Pushed Out of The Housing Market Thanks To Skyrocketing Prices”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: The prices of homes are beginning to decline as recent economic data shows that home sales are generally weakening across the country (despite a slight rise in today’s data, most likely due to a short-term relief in mortgage… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“For Americans behind on saving for retirement, a bad stock market can be a good time to invest more”

“Small business owners are among the Americans most likely to fall behind on saving for retirement. Investing back into a business is more often a priority for entrepreneurs with any excess cash than investing in a long-term tax-deferred retirement plan.… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“One-Third of Americans Making $250,000 Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck, Survey Finds”

“More than a third of Americans earning at least $250,000 annually say they are living paycheck to paycheck, underscoring how inflation is taking a bigger bite out of Americans’ budgets at all ends of the pay spectrum. Some 36% of… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“25% of Americans felt financially stressed all the time last year, CNBC + Acorns Invest in You survey found”

“…One-quarter of Americans said that they felt financially stressed all the time last year, according to a CNBC + Acorns Invest in You survey, conducted by Momentive. The online survey of nearly 4,000 adults was conducted March 23-24.   Another 41% said… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Higher-income Americans are getting nervous about the economy”

“Even though they’re still flush with cash from the booming market, wealthier people are increasingly worried about the economy, especially inflation. What’s happening: In March, consumer confidence dropped 7.2% for those earning more than $100,000 — a much larger dip than… Continue Reading…