36% Of Americans Don't Have Any Retirement Savings
According to a recent TIPP Poll, more than a third of Americans are unprepared for retirement.
Economy
TIPP Poll data on Americans' perception of the economy is the foundation for this section. Topics covered include U.S. consumer confidence, consumer sentiment, job market, economic growth, recession, financial stress, economic outlook, personal financial outlook, federal economic policies. We also cover trade, taxes, and debt. Our TIPP economic optimism index, financial stress index, job sensitivity metrics, and other polling on current economic issues drive the discussions.
Haves and Have-Nots: How The Pandemic Divided America
53 percent of Americans struggle to keep up with living expenses such as car payments and rent. The pandemic has divided the country into two camps: the haves and the have-nots.
Americans Believe That The Wealthy And Corporations Are Undertaxed
We share Americans' perspectives on federal taxes as they file their tax returns.
Public Worried About Cyber Attacks
Mark Pfeifle, a cybersecurity expert, discusses the results of a recent TIPP Poll on the subject as well as steps to improve cybersecurity.
Americans Want Energy Independence, Economic Impact Assessments Before Enactment Of New Energy Legislation, And Significant Role For America's Energy Producers In Biden’s "Build Back Better" Plan
In this article, Derrick Hollie, an expert on energy poverty issues, discusses the latest TIPP Poll findings on energy independence, economic impact assessment, and the role America's energy producers must play in President Biden's "Build Back Better Plan."
50% of American Households Are Job Sensitive
tippinsights examines the current job sensitivity data.
Republicans And Independents Are Unwilling To Vaccinate
The latest TIPP Poll shows that Republicans and Independents are hesitant to vaccinate.
Is College The Wisest And Most Rewarding Investment Of Your Child's Time And Your Money?
Bob Austin reflects on his life in this thought-provoking essay and emphasizes the value of matching personality and profession. A must-read for anyone at the junction of choosing a career or considering a career change.
Financial Stress Slightly Up In May
The TIPP Financial Stress Index edged up by 0.9 points in May. The index is below its three-month moving average for the sixth month in a row, indicating its commitment to improvement.
Economic Confidence Slips in May, As President Biden's Tax Plan Squeezes The Wealthy
The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index slips in May. One reason for the decline is President Biden's tax increases and spending plans, which have eroded the confidence of high-income earners.
Americans Bullish On ‘Made In America’ Initiatives
Consumers prefer retailers that support American manufacturers and are willing to pay more for American products.
Americans Support Raising Capital Gains And Corporate Taxes But Oppose Raising The Estate Tax
The article presents findings from an IBD/TIPP Poll on three tax proposals. Sixty-five percent favor a higher capital gains tax rate, and another 54% favor increasing the corporate tax rate to 28%. However, 50% oppose increasing estate taxes.
COVID19 Pandemic Prodding Many Americans To Move
This article discusses pandemic-related migration, its significance, the reasons for relocations, and destinations.
Recycling Plastic, It’s More Than A Challenge. It Is A Must!
Robert Austin discusses the challenges of recycling plastics as well as recent advances in plastic recycling. He also emphasizes how improving plastic recycling aligns with the "doing more with less" mindset on Buckminster Fuller's Spaceship Earth.
Every Day Of Our Lives We Spend On The Planet Earth, But When Was The Last Time You Thought About It?
In this fascinating, fast-paced story, Robert Austin questions the premises underlying the dramatic decisions we face and the consequences of faulty assumptions while advocating Buckminster Fuller's do more with less mindset. He concludes by discussing the potential of Hydrogen.