In light of economic challenges, can the increased level of U.S. consumer spending in July sustain itself? A new survey suggests most consumers don’t think so.
Entries Tagged as 'consumer spending'
3 Keys to Recovery: Jobs, Spending & “Financial Literacy”
April 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Budgeting, Career, Economy
Despite slow job growth, extended benefits may be on the way for the unemployed and consumer spending is boosting economic growth.
Tags: Ben Bernanke·consumer spending·economic recovery·Federal Reserve Chairman·financial literacy·retail sales·Unemployment
Consumers Cut Back on Credit Card Debt
April 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Credit Cards
Despite analysts’ predictions that consumer credit would rise in February, we saw a dramatic decrease instead, particularly for revolving credit and charge card accounts.
REPORT: U.S. Spending Up, Savings Down (i.e., Economic Recovery?)
March 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Economy
Consumer spending may be up, but savings are down. What does it mean to a U.S. economic recovery and your own family’s economic sustainability?
Tags: Commerce Department·consumer spending·economic recovery·Income·report·savings·U.S.
