Personal Finance

Examining the 'New Normal' after the Economy Recovers
Robert Seigel from “All Things Considered” interviewed market consultant Pam Danzinger recently about the “New Normal” -- how the country's economic situation is affecting the way we live and what our lifestyles will be like after the recession.
Americans Still Cutting Back
Although the Obama Administration is focused on trying to stimulate the economy and is actively encouraging spending, Americans are not that inclined to spend and are still decreasing the amount they will be spending on eating out and entertainment, according to results of The Harris Poll, a new study of 2,355 U.S. adults surveyed online between March 9 and March 16 by Harris Interactive.

Study Shows That Despite Recession, Consumer 'Hold-Outs' Struggle To Have It All

Americans' financial security has been shaken, yet they are divided in their willingness to make spending cuts. While nearly half (49 percent) of all adults are not ready to compromise their standard of living, the other half see little choice, according to a new study by Multi-sponsor Surveys.
Wal-Mart to Give Hourly Workers $2 Billion in Bonuses

While members of Congress and the Obama administration continue to point fingers at one another over who’s to blame for allowing taxpayer-supported AIG to pay out millions of dollars in executive bonuses, Wal-Mart this week announced it was awarding $2 billion in extra compensation to about 1 million of its hourly workers in the United States this year, Convenience Store News reported.
Affluent Feel Pinch, But Keep Spending

The wise financial habits that helped Mass Affluent* Americans achieve their wealth seem to be helping them withstand the recession too.
Web Advertising? Career Sites Might Be Your Market

If you're looking for a place to reach a wide audience, career sites may be the place to advertise this year.
New Yorkers Fight Tax Hikes on Drinks

A new coalition issues a call for others to reject the tax on juice drinks and sodas, sign their petition and possibly save over 6,000 state jobs.
RILA Backs Stimulus Plan to Help Low- and Middle-income Consumers

The trade group's thoughts were expressed in a letter to congressional leaders.
Food Lion Joins Upromise to Help Families Save Money for College

Food Lion becomes the latest grocery retailer that gives customers a chance to save money for higher education through everyday grocery purchases.
More Than Half of U.S. Consumers Say ‘Recession’ Will Last More Than a Year: Nielsen

Eighty-six percent of U.S. consumers believe the country is in a recession, and more than half of these feel that the economic climate won’t change for at least a year, according to a new online survey by The Nielsen Co., conducted in the midst of economic turmoil last month.

Examining the 'New Normal' after the Economy Recovers

Americans Still Cutting Back

Study Shows That Despite Recession, Consumer 'Hold-Outs' Struggle To Have It All

Wal-Mart to Give Hourly Workers $2 Billion in Bonuses

Affluent Feel Pinch, But Keep Spending

Web Advertising? Career Sites Might Be Your Market

New Yorkers Fight Tax Hikes on Drinks

RILA Backs Stimulus Plan to Help Low- and Middle-income Consumers

Food Lion Joins Upromise to Help Families Save Money for College

More Than Half of U.S. Consumers Say ‘Recession’ Will Last More Than a Year: Nielsen