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'Increase Savings' Ranks as Top Financial Priority for Americans in 2010, According to Edward Jones Survey

added: 15-12-2009

As the New Year quickly approaches and the economy starts to show signs of stabilizing, Americans young and old are asking themselves what their top financial goals will be for 2010.

Consumer Reports Index: Retail Improves in November With a Strong Outlook for December

added: 15-12-2009

Despite lackluster retail numbers since August '09, consumers have increased their retail spending markedly in November and the outlook for planned purchasing in December is strong, according to the Consumer Reports Index, Dec '09 report.

November Retail Sales Gains a Positive Sign

added: 14-12-2009

Non-auto retail sales were up slightly in November for the fourth consecutive month as store traffic was enough to offset smaller basket sizes, said the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA). High unemployment and job insecurity continues to dampen consumer spending as cost conscious consumers seek out extreme value purchases.

U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes in November 2009

added: 14-12-2009

The U.S. Import Price Index advanced 1.7 percent in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, led by a 7.3 percent rise in fuel prices. The increase followed a 0.8 percent advance in October. U.S. export prices rose 0.8 percent in November after a 0.2 percent increase the previous month.

Hewitt Survey Shows U.S. Employers Implementing Aggressive Strategies to Manage and Reduce Pension Plan Risk

added: 11-12-2009

In response to soaring liabilities and record-low funding levels, a new survey by Hewitt Associates, a global human resources consulting and outsourcing company, finds that most U.S. companies are taking active steps to reduce their overall pension risk by changing the way they fund, invest and design their pension plans.

Fidelity® Finds 2010 New Year Resolutions of Many Americans Will Be Financially Based as a Result of Economic Downturn

added: 11-12-2009

A new study from Fidelity Investments® found that financial New Year resolutions are gaining in popularity in 2010, as many Americans focus more on money due to the recent economic events.

U.S. Automotive Lending Industry Showing Signs of Stabilization, According to Experian Automotive

added: 11-12-2009

Despite continued economic struggles, the automotive lending industry in the U.S. showed signs of stabilization during the third quarter of 2009, according to a quarterly analysis of automotive credit released by Experian Automotive.

Americans Favor Spending to Create Jobs: Bloomberg National Poll

added: 11-12-2009

Americans want the government to create jobs through additional spending though they are pessimistic about the results, according to the Bloomberg National Poll, a quarterly survey of Americans.

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Inch Upward

added: 11-12-2009

The average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage was up slightly this week to 5.04 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.43 discount and origination points.

Holiday Shoppers Plan to Spend 15 Percent Less This Year, According to Discover® Card Holiday Shopping Survey

added: 10-12-2009

Discover Financial Services released its annual Holiday Shopping Survey, which assesses consumer spending trends and gift intentions for the 2009 holiday season. This year, shoppers plan to spend 15 percent less on holiday gifts compared to last year. Forty-eight percent of shoppers who plan to spend less said the economy was very influential on their decision to cut back on holiday spending this season. But of those spending less, nearly 80 percent say it will not put a damper on their holiday spirit.

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