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Economic Discontent Worsens in Egypt

April 16, 2008

As Egyptians struggle with low wages and high inflation, Gallup reports that the number of Egyptians satisfied with efforts to deal with the poor in their country fell from 54% in 2006 to 47% in 2007.

Most Small-Business Owners Don't Plan to "Fully" Retire

Many prospective retirees will delay retirement because of the current financial squeeze

March 10, 2008

A Wells Fargo/Gallup poll conducted late last year finds nearly 90% of small-business owners satisfied with their work and having no plans to retire and stop working in their businesses -- an option many Americans may envy as the U.S. recession unfolds.More ...

In Six Major Nations, Most Pleased With Health, Work

Fewer respondents report exercising, smoking

January 2, 2008

While many people are currently making New Year’s resolutions to improve their health and get better jobs, Gallup finds that most people in six major nations are already relatively satisfied with these aspects of their lives.More ...

South Koreans Lack Confidence in Government

Poll also finds discontent with economic conditions ahead of election

December 6, 2007

With a sluggish economy, high youth unemployment, and escalating real estate values, South Koreans are poised for a change in leadership in their Dec. 19 presidential election. Data from the 2007 Gallup Poll show discontent with the economy and government.More ...

Women Slightly More Likely to Prefer Working to Homemaking

After a recent slide, more women again opt for holding a job outside the home

August 31, 2007

The majority of Americans say that, given the choice, they would prefer to work outside the home rather than stay at home to take care of their house and family. The allure of holding down the domestic fort is stronger for women than men; but, in a switch from recent years, the plurality of women now share men's preference for an outside job. Americans don't differ much by age in their attitudes about this lifestyle choice.More ...

The Niger Delta

August 24, 2007

More jobs and increased government involvement could help quell instability in the Niger Delta.

Workers' Average Commute Round-Trip Is 46 Minutes in a Typical Day

Commute to and from work is not stressful for most workers

August 24, 2007

A recent Gallup Poll finds U.S. workers saying they spend an average of 45.6 minutes traveling to and from work each day. Higher income workers and those who work at least 40 hours per week tend to have longer commutes than others. The vast majority of workers say their commute is not that stressful, but workers who spend more time commuting are much more likely than those who spend less time traveling to work to say their commute is stressful.More ...

Economic Outlook

July 23, 2007

Americans are feeling negative about the U.S. economy.

"This Is Not Your Father's Retirement"

How the next generation of retirees could be a productive working class

May 14, 2007

Nearly three in four nonretired Americans plan to rely on income from part-time work after they "retire." This is sharply different from the experience of today's retirees, of whom less than a quarter count on a part-time paycheck. With pre-retirees largely skeptical about future Social Security benefits, they are looking at part-time work, personal retirement accounts, other savings, and even inheritance as the alternatives.More ...

Financial Anxiety is Prevalent Among Americans, Even Affluents

Retirement savings is top concern, but tied with college expenses as parents' top worry

May 7, 2007

Having enough money for retirement beats out seven other financial issues as the top concern Americans have in their personal financial lives. The prospect of paying for catastrophic medical care also ranks high, while meeting housing costs and making minimum payments on credit cards rank the lowest. Paying for a child's college education is a mid-level public concern, but is considered as worrisome as retirement among adults with children younger than 18 years old.More ...

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Economic Discontent Worsens in Egypt

Most Small-Business Owners Don't Plan to "Fully" Retire

Many prospective retirees will delay retirement because of the current financial squeeze

In Six Major Nations, Most Pleased With Health, Work

Fewer respondents report exercising, smoking

South Koreans Lack Confidence in Government

Poll also finds discontent with economic conditions ahead of election

Women Slightly More Likely to Prefer Working to Homemaking

After a recent slide, more women again opt for holding a job outside the home

The Niger Delta

Workers' Average Commute Round-Trip Is 46 Minutes in a Typical Day

Commute to and from work is not stressful for most workers

Economic Outlook

"This Is Not Your Father's Retirement"

How the next generation of retirees could be a productive working class

Financial Anxiety is Prevalent Among Americans, Even Affluents

Retirement savings is top concern, but tied with college expenses as parents' top worry

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Central Americans Frustrated With Job Creation Efforts

Public: Family of Four Needs to Earn Average of $52,000 to Get By

One in Three U.S. Workers Have "Telecommuted" to Work

American Workers Would Be Happier in Same Job With Higher Pay

Personal Fulfillment Frequently Cited as a Top Job "Like"

Future "Retirees" Planning to Keep Busy on the Job

Retirement Funding Sources Differ for Current, Future Retirees

Bush's Speech on Immigration Closely Follows Public Opinion

Minimum Wage Has No Impact on Small Business

Only Half of Non-Retirees Expect to Be Comfortable in Retirement