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Consumer Analysis: Demographics Nov 12, 2009Aging Baby Boomers and Consumer Markets Aging boomers will create disequilibrium in consumer markets. Nov 04, 2009 The Leading Edge of Baby Boomers Becomes Seniors The aging baby boomers will disrupt metropolitan markets.  Sep 17, 2009Health Coverage Down With Job Losses Uninsurance rates rose in 2008, reflecting tough economic times. Sep 10, 2009 Household Income 2008 Highlights Consistent with the beginning of the recession, income fell, while poverty and uninsurance rates rose. Mar 10, 2009 Where Job Losses Hurt the Most Minorities and those with less education are bearing the brunt of the current downturn. Feb 23, 2009 House Prices Lifted Middle Class Wealth Data from the 2007 SCF show increases in wealth and debt, especially for the middle class between 2004 and 2007. Dec 24, 2008 Slower Population Growth and Migration in 2008 Growth was weakest in the Northeast and strongest in the West. Oct 16, 2008 Financial Panic Hits Retirement Accounts Reduced retirement balance will influence consumer behavior. Oct 03, 2008 Consumers Living With Family Do Best Those living with unrelated persons are the worst off. Oct 01, 2008 Insights Into the Relationship of Wealth and Savings III Saving rate has been improving in several age cohorts for more than two years now. Sep 25, 2008 Number of Americans in Poverty Increases Modestly Very little change in poverty rates across demographic cohorts. Sep 09, 2008 A—Temporary?—Moderation in Uninsured Rates Health insurance remains more common among old and young. Aug 26, 2008 Household Income 2007 Highlights Higher real median incomes and more health insurance coverage. Aug 15, 2008 A Pop in Population Growth The Census Bureau's newest projections show faster population growth than previously forecast. Sep 17, 2007 The Effects of an Aging Population on Income and Spending Changing demographics will weigh on median income growth more than spending. Sep 11, 2007 Income Is Increasing...for Now Good news in the Census Bureau's recent income report may be overshadowed by current data. Aug 28, 2007 2006 Household Income Highlights Real median household income up for second straight year. Apr 16, 2007 The Labor Market's Demographic Headwinds Steady job growth has failed to raise the labor force participation rate appreciably. Feb 07, 2007 Fed's Bernanke Discusses Income Inequality As the gap continues to widen across income brackets. Sep 22, 2006 Income and Earnings Move In Opposite Directions Full-time employment and non-earned income growth prove keys to mystery. Aug 30, 2006 2005 Household Income Highlights Higher incomes, especially for well to do; less health coverage. Aug 16, 2006 Demographics Between Decennial Censuses An aging, more racially diverse, and less traditional family structure characterizes recent demographic shifts. Feb 06, 2006 Is the U.S. Homeownership Rate Peaking? Yes, 2005's retrenchment is likely the start of a trend. Jan 13, 2006 Shifts in Population Growth Despite steady national growth, there are shifts in regional population growth. Nov 21, 2005 More Affluent Seniors Future senior citizens will be both more numerous and more affluent. Sep 26, 2005 Rising Women's Income and Work Boosts Spending Personal service spending will particularly benefit. Sep 19, 2005 Demographic Diversity Will Shape Future Consumer Income & Spending Demographic diversity is a key element in the strength and resilience of the American economy. Sep 12, 2005 Rising Affluence Boosts Consumer Spending Amid flat average incomes six figure households surge. Sep 06, 2005 Katrina: Accelerates Exodus From Louisiana Post-Katrina exodus from Louisiana is just a continuation of past trends. Aug 30, 2005
Income and Aging Trends Support Discretionary Spending The growth in households aged 55 to 64 is positive for discretionary spending. |
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