Many believe the government is encroaching more and more on the choices we make. Official warnings are posted everywhere. Often these are in the form of information such as the nutritional data on food labels or restaurant menus. Other times we are told what to do to avoid danger, such as when pumping gas. A [...]
Less than 25% of Americans believe the children of today will be better off than their parents once they get into the workforce. Adults between 18 and 39 are more optimistic that success will occur for younger generations than those over 40, with only 13% of people 65+ believing the future for the kids is [...]
A poll taken in early June, after the unemployment rate climbed to 9.1%, indicates consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since the president took office in January 2009. Only 3 in 10 Americans, across all age groups, expect the economy to improve in the next year. And, half of all respondents say it [...]
Most people 65+ remember WWII or heard firsthand about what happened on the home front during those frightful years. While our troops are currently engaged in wars and unrest away from home, there is a battle going on right here in the United States. The battle to get the national debt under control affects not [...]
If you’re like most Americans, the value of you home has already dropped significantly. And, home prices have continued to decline so far this year. There’s no real recovery in sight as attested by a recent poll showing just 15% of homeowners believing their house will be worth more next year. A look inside the [...]
