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Job Security Number One Concern of Americans in 2009

added: 24-02-2009

Americans fear unemployment more than any other consequence of the economic downturn, outweighing stock market performance, healthcare costs and saving for retirement, according to a recent survey.

Video: TV, Internet and Mobile Usage in U.S. Keeps Increasing

added: 24-02-2009

The Nielsen Company reported that viewing of video on television, Internet and mobile devices - the Three Screens - continues to increase and has reached new heights. In its fourth quarter "A2/M2 Three Screen Report," Nielsen reported that the average American watches more than 151 hours of TV per month, an all-time high. Meanwhile, Americans who watch video over the Internet consume another 3 hours of online video per month and those who use mobile video watch nearly 4 hours per month on mobile phones and other devices.

Analysis Estimates Impact of Market Losses on 401(k) Account Balances

added: 24-02-2009

The nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute published an analysis of the impact of the recent financial crisis on 401(k) retirement account balances from Jan. 1, 2008, to Jan. 20, 2009, showing that participants' losses were largely determined by their account balance, age, and job tenure.

While U.S. is Falling behind in the Global Economy, Americans Still See Value to Higher Education

added: 23-02-2009

As the national economy continues to take center stage, Americans still see the value of higher education. A recent Kaplan University Education Insights Survey found 83 percent of U.S. adults agree that the U.S. is falling behind other nations economically, with 7 in 10 (71 percent) saying the nation can improve its standing if more people earn college degrees.

Economic Confidence Remains Flat among Small Business Owners

added: 23-02-2009

Economic confidence among the nation’s 22 million small business owners remained flat in February, gaining only a half-point over the previous month in the latest Discover® Small Business WatchSM. The monthly index rose to 71.9 in February from 71.4 in January.

US Real Earnings in January 2009

added: 23-02-2009

Real average weekly earnings fell by 0.1 percent from December to January after seasonal adjustment, according to preliminary data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor.

US Consumer Price Index in January 2009

added: 23-02-2009

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in January, before seasonal adjustment, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. The January level of 211.143 (1982-84=100) was virtually unchanged from January 2008.

Automotive Dealerships Suffer Largest Decline on Record

added: 23-02-2009

Urban Science revealed that a record number of automotive dealerships closed in the United States during 2008. The company's Franchise Activity Report, the nation's most accurate data on dealers, showed the nationwide dealership count for the year fell by 881, or 4.2 percent, to 20,084. The decline was the largest since 1991 when data was first collected, with the bulk of closures occurring in the fourth quarter.

comScore Media Metrix Ranks Top 50 U.S. Web Properties for January 2009

added: 23-02-2009

comScore, Inc. released its monthly analysis of U.S. consumer activity at the top online properties for January 2009 based on data from the comScore Media Metrix service. The Tax category led as the top-gaining category as January marked the beginning of tax season, while Job Search, Government and travel-related sites also witnessed strong gains.

New Employment Law Alliance Poll Shows Vast Majority of Americans Uninformed and Unsure about Controversial Labor Legislation

added: 22-02-2009

Despite millions of dollars already spent on both sides of the issue, three-quarters of Americans are completely in the dark over the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), a law touted by labor unions and political supporters as a way to increase unionization and improve the lives of middle-class America. And American workers are sharply divided over its merits, according to the latest national poll by the Employment Law Alliance (ELA).

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