» recession</h1> <article> <h1>Economic Optimism Becoming Rare in US</h1> <p>Alison — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:41:14 +0000</p> Americans are feeling pessimistic about the economy, according to a new poll. Those negative feelings are surrounding financial markets and the job market. Four out of five people are giving President Obama negative ratings on his handling of the economy with 21% giving him positive feedback. This new poll was conducted by Harris Interactive between [...]<p><a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201109/economic-optimism-becoming-rare-in-us/">Economic Optimism Becoming Rare in US</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com">Clear Debt Now</a></p> Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201110/poll-americans-eliminating-personal-debt-and-expect-government-to-do-the-same/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Poll: Americans Eliminating Personal Debt and Expect Government To Do the Same'>Poll: Americans Eliminating Personal Debt and Expect Government To Do the Same</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/200809/economic-decline-exaggerated/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Economic Decline Exaggerated'>Economic Decline Exaggerated</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/200810/dont-let-debt-overwhelm-your-perspective/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Don’t Let Debt Overwhelm Your Perspective'>Don’t Let Debt Overwhelm Your Perspective</a></li> </ol> </article> <article> <h1>Consumers Paying Off More Credit Card Debt, Buying Less</h1> <p>Alison — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:35:38 +0000</p> Are consumers really paying off their credit cards at record rates? Or are they just defaulting on their debt? That’s the debate going on now. Consumers made an estimated $72 billion more in payments on their credit cards than purchases between the first quarter of 2009 and the first quarter of 2010, according to TransUnion. 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According to statistics, the housing market is now worse in some respects than it was a year ago. 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Data from American Bankruptcy Institute and the National Bankruptcy Research Center shows that in the first quarter of 2011 bankruptcy filings have dropped. The first quarter showed a decline of 6% compared to 2010. 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The banks and financial institutions are in much better condition though it’s still not possible to say they are fully stable. 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Further details point out that the industrial output across the country declined a slower pace in June. According [...]<p><a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com/200907/new-data-suggests-recession-is-loosening-its-grip-on-u-s-economy/">New Data Suggests Recession Is Loosening Its Grip On U.S. Economy</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com">Clear Debt Now</a></p> Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/200906/imf-raises-forecast-for-us-economy/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: IMF Raises Forecast for U.S. Economy'>IMF Raises Forecast for U.S. Economy</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/200907/joblessness-taking-toll-on-recovery-efforts/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Joblessness Taking Toll On Recovery Efforts'>Joblessness Taking Toll On Recovery Efforts</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/200911/impact-of-recession-on-consumer-credit/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Impact of Recession on Consumer Credit'>Impact of Recession on Consumer Credit</a></li> </ol> </article> <article> <h1>Dodge a Cash Crunch Amidst Unemployment Woes</h1> <p>admin — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:39:07 +0000</p> The unemployment rate in America has soared this month. The number of people that claim unemployment has reached roughly 497,000, which puts the number several thousand beyond initial expectations. 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High gas prices, rising costs of food and various commodities, a housing market absolutely crushed by false hopes and dreams, and employment insecurities in certain sectors such as the domestic automotive industry have led people to feel the pinch, the pain, and the terror [...]<p><a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com/200810/recession-fears/">Fears of Recession May Propagate One</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com">Clear Debt Now</a></p> Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/200911/dont-get-caught-up-in-the-recession-debt-mindset/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Don’t Get Caught Up In The Recession Debt Mindset'>Don’t Get Caught Up In The Recession Debt Mindset</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/200907/new-data-suggests-recession-is-loosening-its-grip-on-u-s-economy/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: New Data Suggests Recession Is Loosening Its Grip On U.S. Economy'>New Data Suggests Recession Is Loosening Its Grip On U.S. Economy</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/200911/impact-of-recession-on-consumer-credit/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Impact of Recession on Consumer Credit'>Impact of Recession on Consumer Credit</a></li> </ol> </article> <article> <h1>Bankruptcies Reach New Highs</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:41:56 +0000</p> Bankruptcies have reached new high levels and the year 2009 will probably hold the record for a while as the year more people across all socioeconomic strata were forced to file. College students, baby boomers, senior citizens and many others are dealing with the loss of jobs and assets and are increasingly finding they are [...]<p><a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com/197001/bankruptcies-reach-new-highs/">Bankruptcies Reach New Highs</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.cleardebtnow.com">Clear Debt Now</a></p> Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201104/bankruptcy-filings-dropping/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bankruptcy Filings Dropping'>Bankruptcy Filings Dropping</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201003/bankruptcy-fraud-on-the-rise/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bankruptcy Fraud On the Rise'>Bankruptcy Fraud On the Rise</a></li> <li><a href='http://www.cleardebtnow.com/201107/borders-liquidation-begins-creating-one-of-biggest-bankruptcies-in-history/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Borders’ Liquidation Begins Creating One of Biggest Bankruptcies in History'>Borders’ Liquidation Begins Creating One of Biggest Bankruptcies in History</a></li> </ol> </article> </main></body></html>