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Consumers Remain Overwhelmingly Positive Towards Recycling

Mon, 07 June 2021  |  consumers 

The recycling industry has faced many challenges over the last few years, yet consumers are still overwhelmingly (95%) supportive of recycling. According to research commissioned by the Carton Council of North America, 74% think recycling is important and people should make it a priority. This represents a 13% increase from 2015 when 61% said they were supportive of recycling. An additional 21% said people should do what they can to try to recycle.

“When asked why they recycle their aseptic and gable top food and beverage cartons, overwhelmingly consumers mention environment... Read More

Millennial and Gen Z Investors Are Highly Confident

Fri, 04 June 2021  |  demographics investing 

Results from the most recent wave of StreetWise, the E*TRADE quarterly tracking study of experienced investors show confidence spiked, risk tolerance grew, and engagement increased among Gen Z and Millennial investors during the pandemic. Nearly three out of four investors (72%) under the age of 34 said they are confident in their portfolio decisions, 16 percentage points higher than last year and 15 percentage points higher than the total population. More than two in three Gen Z and Millennial investors (70%) said their risk tolerance increased within the last three months of the ... Read More

Ally Bank Eliminates All Overdraft Fees

Wed, 02 June 2021  |  banking 

Ally Bank, the largest digital bank in the U.S. and a division of Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), eliminated overdraft fees on all accounts today. Every Ally Bank customer is eligible, and there are no requirements or restrictions.

Ally Financial CEO Jeffrey Brown said: "This is a significant advancement for consumers as we live out our mission and live up to our name - being a true ally. Overdraft fees are a pain point for many consumers but are particularly onerous for some. It is time to end them.

"Nationwide, more than 80% of overdraft fees are paid by consumers l... Read More

Economic Optimism Rebounds

Wed, 02 June 2021  |  consumers economy 

The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading national poll on consumer confidence, rebounded in June after a dip in May. Last month’s index showed a 3.5% decline, while this month the index is back up 3.7%. June’s reading of 56.4 keeps the index in positive territory for the sixth consecutive month and ties April’s reading for its highest mark since February 2020 (59.8), prior to the pandemic slump. For the IBD/TIPP indexes, a reading above 50.0 signals optimism and below 50.0 indicates pessimism.

The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index has established a strong track... Read More

Workers Remained Committed To Saving Through Pandemic

Wed, 02 June 2021  |  retirement saving 

Reference Point, an annual 401(k) benchmarking report featuring year-over-year data and analysis on participant behavior and plan design from T. Rowe, finds that workers remained committed to retirement saving through the pandemic. The report is based on the firm's full-service recordkeeping client data and this year, it features findings derived through the lens of the global pandemic.

"While the financial, physical, and emotional strains caused by the pandemic had, and will continue to have, repercussions on plan design and retirement savings outcomes, it was encouraging t... Read More

RV Shipments Breaking Records

Wed, 02 June 2021  |  travel 

Strong growth through the remainder of 2021 will push RV wholesale shipments to their highest historical total ever, according to the Summer 2021 issue of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association.

“What RV manufacturers and suppliers have accomplished over the past year is nothing short of incredible. And our new forecast shows the industry will continue its record-breaking streak through the rest of the year,” said RV Industry Association President and CEO Craig Kirby. “Even with other types of travel returning, the... Read More