personal finance / http://backend.userland.com/rss ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½WebTeam Americans are unhappy with the status quo in key areas of U.S. leadership, suggesting this should be a "change" election. Yet Kamala Harris edges out Donald Trump in favorability. /poll/652850/final-election-indicators-give-mixed-signals.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/652850/final-election-indicators-give-mixed-signals.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:15:00 GMT Americans predict they will spend an average of $1,014 on holiday gifts this year, well above the $923 they estimated at this time last year. /poll/652664/consumers-plan-generous-holiday-spending.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/652664/consumers-plan-generous-holiday-spending.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:00:00 GMT While a majority of Americans say their federal taxes are too high, these views vary significantly by partisanship and have varied widely over time. /opinion/polling-matters/652151/americans-stand-taxes.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /opinion/polling-matters/652151/americans-stand-taxes.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:30:00 GMT Most key measures of the political environment for the 2024 election favor the Republican Party over the Democratic Party. /poll/651092/2024-election-environment-favorable-gop.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/651092/2024-election-environment-favorable-gop.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:00:00 GMT Gallup's Economic Confidence Index improved in August, but inflation and job market concerns persist. /poll/649460/economic-confidence-slightly-august.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/649460/economic-confidence-slightly-august.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:00:00 GMT Social Security is much more important to retired Americans than they thought it would be. /poll/648773/why-americans-pleasantly-surprised-retirement.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/648773/why-americans-pleasantly-surprised-retirement.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:00:00 GMT For the second straight year, a Gallup-Bentley University study shows Americans' desire for businesses to take stances on current events is falling, with 38% now agreeing that businesses should speak out. /poll/648269/americans-business-stay-quiet-public-policy.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/648269/americans-business-stay-quiet-public-policy.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Tue, 13 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT Gallup's Economic Confidence Index is holding at -35 in July, with 13% naming inflation as the most important problem. /poll/647846/low-economic-confidence-steady.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/647846/low-economic-confidence-steady.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:00:00 GMT The percentage of U.S. adults classified as "cost secure" has slipped to 55%, a new low. The biggest drop is among those aged 50 and older. /poll/646994/affording-healthcare-struggle-2022.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/646994/affording-healthcare-struggle-2022.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:01:00 GMT June's Economic Confidence Index holds at -33, reflecting Americans' ongoing economic concerns. /poll/646643/june-economic-confidence-stable-low.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/646643/june-economic-confidence-stable-low.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:00:00 GMT