President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted the U.S. economy as performing extremely well, with nearly full employment and over 3% growth in the economy. Many political leaders anticipate the 2020 presidential election will revolve around this positive national economic picture for the voters. But there’s always been a paradox with […] Read more »
More Optimism about Personal Finances, but Many Concerns Remain
Most Americans say their financial situation is good, but fewer expect things to improve over the next year. While most say their income has kept up with their expenses, 25% say it has fallen behind. While there has been some improvement in the public’s assessment of their financial circumstances since […] Read more »
1 in 4 don’t plan to retire despite realities of aging
Nearly one-quarter of Americans say they never plan to retire, according to a poll that suggests a disconnection between individuals’ retirement plans and the realities of aging in the workforce. … According to the poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 23% of workers, including nearly 2 […] Read more »
Social Security and American Public Opinion
Social Security is a mainstay of older Americans’ financial wherewithal, and — long considered the “third rail” of American politics — a system Americans greatly value even as it faces an uncertain future. … The dominance of Social Security as retirees’ most important source of income has been consistent since […] Read more »
Americans Feel Generally Positive About Their Own Finances
Gallup readings across several personal economic measures since the beginning of this year confirm that the public has felt the effect of last week’s news: The first quarter of 2019 was the strongest first quarter for the U.S. economy since 2015. CONT. Megan Brenan, Gallup Read more »
Investors Concerned but Not Pessimistic About Stocks
Sixty-one percent of U.S. investors are concerned about stock market volatility, including 16% who are “very concerned.” At the same time, investors are more likely to be optimistic (49%) than pessimistic (28%) about the market’s performance over the next 12 months. CONT. Jim Norman, Gallup Read more »