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Consumer Analysis: CPS Annual Survey

Nov 16, 2009
Great Recession Pushes Poverty Higher
Increases in poverty were nearly universal across demographic groups.
Oct 22, 2009
Real Incomes Tumble
According to CPS Annual Survey Data, real household income suffered its largest ever drop in 2008.
Sep 17, 2009
Health 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.
Oct 03, 2008
Consumers Living With Family Do Best
Those living with unrelated persons are the worst off.
Sep 17, 2008
Income and Earnings Move Higher
Income inequality decreased.
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.
Sep 26, 2007
Shifting Health Insurance Plans
Uninsured rate rose again in 2006.
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.
Sep 22, 2006
Income and Earnings Move In Opposite Directions
Full-time employment and non-earned income growth prove keys to mystery.
Sep 06, 2006
Households Did Not Follow Income in 2005
The Northeast and West led income growth.
Sep 06, 2006
Income Inequality Increasing
Household differences help explain growing disparity.
Aug 30, 2006
2005 Household Income Highlights
Higher incomes, especially for well to do; less health coverage.
Sep 26, 2005
Rising Women's Income and Work Boosts Spending
Personal service spending will particularly benefit.
Sep 12, 2005
Rising Affluence Boosts Consumer Spending
Amid flat average incomes six figure households surge.
Sep 06, 2005
Demographics Suggest Robust Earnings Growth
Aging Baby Boomers will keep earnings growth strong.
Aug 31, 2005
2004 Household Income Highlights
Stagnant real median income and rising poverty.
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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