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Are Americans saving or spending?

Interview with
Frank Newport
May 3, 2012
Gallup reports on its latest findings: What Americans are doing with their money.
Posted In: Savings, spending
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Are Americans ready to start buying homes again?

Interview by
David Brancaccio
Apr 26, 2012
According to recent Gallup data, Americans feel home prices are still at a pretty low level -- but that also means many think it is a great time to buy.
Posted In: Housing, real estate
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Are Americans confident in their economic futures?

Interview with
Frank Newport
Apr 26, 2012
Gallup's latest surveys asked how Americans were feeling about their personal finances, and whether they think they'll be able to retire comfortably.
Posted In: consumer confidence, Retirement
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Americans, employment and the 'Optimism Gap'

Interview with
Frank Newport
Apr 19, 2012
In just a little while, we'll hear the latest on how many people were forced to sign up for unemployment benefits. But how's the job market doing if you actually ask people?
Posted In: Gallup, Jobs, Unemployment
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Where today's Americans are investing their money

Interview with
Frank Newport
Apr 19, 2012
Hint: It's not the stock market.
Posted In: Investing
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The time Americans devote to technology

Interview with
Frank Newport
Apr 12, 2012
Surprising news from the polling firm Gallup that young people in America are in fact concerned they are spending too much time in front of their phones and computers.
Posted In: smart phones, computer
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Do Americans care about the Buffett Rule?

Interview with
Frank Newport
Apr 12, 2012
The Obama administration has been arguing strongly this week for the Buffett Rule, which would raise taxes on those making $1 million a year or more. According to the latest Gallup polls, a majority of Americans are in favor of it.
Posted In: Buffett Rule, Taxes
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The regional differences in the U.S. job market

Interview with
Frank Newport
Apr 5, 2012
Are some cities doing better than others when it comes to recovery, and a positive outlook for jobs in the near future?
Posted In: cities, Jobs
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Which cities have the most jobs?

Interview with
Frank Newport
Apr 5, 2012
According to Gallup's latest polls, Oklahoma City sits at the top of the list of cities that are hiring. A number of California cities round out the bottom of the list.
Posted In: Jobs
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How Americans feel about health care reform

Interview with
Frank Newport
Mar 29, 2012
Arguments for and against the legality of the Affordable Care Act wrapped up yesterday in the Supreme Court, and today, in our weekly Attitude Check, we look at how the average American feels about the law.
Posted In: health care reform law, Gallup, health care

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Attitude Check is a regular segement from Marketplace and Gallup Editor in Chief Frank M. Newport public opinion of the economy on issues from income to politics to consumer confidence with data, insight, and expert commentary.

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