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Fewer Families Can Afford Health Insurance

added: 11-05-2009

The majority of uninsured American families who are not covered by group health insurance through an employer cannot afford to buy health insurance, according to a new study by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Small Businesses Hugely Reliant on Credit Cards According to New NSBA Survey

added: 11-05-2009

The National Small Business Association released data showing that reliance on credit cards is growing among small businesses. Unfortunately, so, too, is the number of small-business respondents who reported worsening credit-card terms.

Innovation Crucial to Recovery and U.S. Competitiveness

added: 11-05-2009

Innovation is critical to economic recovery and future U.S. competitiveness, and the focus on short-term cost-cutting risks deflecting attention from this crucial economic priority, The Conference Board reported.

US Employment Situation: April 2009

added: 11-05-2009

Nonfarm payroll employment continued to decline in April (-539,000), and the unemployment rate rose from 8.5 to 8.9 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

Consumer Confidence Rises for Third Consecutive Month, according to RBC CASH Index

added: 10-05-2009

Driven by reduced concern about current economic conditions and diminishing fears of job loss, U.S. consumer sentiment continued to rebound this month, according to the most recent results of the RBC CASH (Consumer Attitudes and Spending by Household) Index. As a result, the overall RBC CASH Index stands at 43.0 for May 2009, up from 38.3 in April and from 1.6 in February, its all-time low. This is the first three-month rally for the Index since the last quarter of 2005.

Americans Turn Away from Credit Cards

added: 10-05-2009

More people leave their credit cards in their wallets these days, as the dreary US economy continues to impact spending. A new consumer survey from market research firm Mintel shows over two in five adults (43%) say they’re using debit cards more and credit cards less because of the recession.

comScore Reports Q1 2009 U.S. Retail E-Commerce Spending Growth Flat Versus Year Ago

added: 10-05-2009

comScore, Inc. released its Q1 2009 retail e-commerce sales estimates, which showed that online retail spending remained flat versus year ago.

Americans Keeping Cars Longer in Struggling Economy

added: 09-05-2009

The current economy has many Americans shying away from buying new cars and hanging on to their cars longer than in years past, a new trend that raises important insurance and maintenance considerations.

Clean Energy Use, Recycling, Eco-Friendly Products Most Important to Women Consumers

added: 09-05-2009

More and more consumers want to make a difference when it comes to caring for our planet. According to a new online poll for SC Johnson, nearly three out of four American women cited the use of cleaner energy sources, biodegradable products and recycling as their top environmental concerns.

US Productivity and Costs, First Quarter 2009

added: 08-05-2009

The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported preliminary productivity data - as measured by output per hour of all persons - for the first quarter of 2009.

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