Topic: Americas Research Group

Most than a quarter of Americans expect to spend less during the holidays this year, a survey showed Monday in an early sign that retailers will...

Girding for Higher Food and Fuel Prices

There's no question the staggering rise in food and fuel prices will eat away at U.S. households' income in coming months. But there is the...
By Kerri ShannonU.S. consumers have watched food and fuel prices eat away at their household budgets, and now those price hikes are spreading to...
When you're setting up a budget, a general rule is to start with your fixed expenses - your housing and insurance payments, and car payment, if you...