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Boomers Want Peace Of Mind

Mon, 24 May 2021  |  demographics wealth 

According to a new report from Boston Private examines how perceptions of wealth differ by generation, and how those perceptions shifted during the Covid-19 pandemic. The “Why of Wealth” survey found that there are significant differences in the ways individuals across age groups understand and define wealth:

Millennials define wealth as: Happiness, success, and power and influence, while Generation X defines wealth as: Success, happiness, and health. Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation define wealth as: Peace of mind, financial capital, security, and independence. Read More

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. Increased in April

Thu, 20 May 2021  |  economy 

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. increased by 1.6 percent in April to 113.3 (2016 = 100), following a 1.3 percent increase in March and a 0.1 percent decline in February.

"With April's large monthly gain to start the second quarter, the U.S. LEI has now recovered fully from its COVID-19 contraction—surpassing the index's previous peak, reached at the very onset of the global pandemic in January 2020," said Ataman Ozyildirim, Senior Director of Economic Research at The Conference Board. "While employment and production have not recovered to their... Read More

Pandemic Takes Heavy Toll On Working Women

Wed, 19 May 2021  |  pandemic demographics 

Heightened workloads and household responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic are driving deep dissatisfaction among many women in the workforce, according to a new Deloitte Global report, "Women @ Work: A global outlook,". The report finds that these increased responsibilities are having devastating effects on working women as 51% of those surveyed are less optimistic about their career prospects today. Additionally, women surveyed reported a 35-point drop in mental health and a 29-point drop in motivation at work compared to before the pandemic.

Representing the view... Read More

Investor Home Purchases Rise for First Time in a Year

Wed, 19 May 2021  |  real estate 

U.S. home purchases by investors rose 2.7% year over year in the first quarter, marking the first period of growth since the coronavirus pandemic began, according to a new report from Redfin. That follows three consecutive quarters of declines, during which investor purchases slumped by as much as 45.5%.

Redfin defines an investor as any institution or business that purchases residential real estate.

Investors bought about 1 of every 7 U.S. homes (14.9%) in the first quarter—a rebound from the prior three quarters, during which they bought closer to 1 in 10 homes. Investo... Read More

Revenge Summer Is Coming

Tue, 18 May 2021  |  consumers spending 

As vaccination rates rise across the country to combat the spread of COVID-19, many Americans are planning a summer filled with travel and entertainment. A new survey from COUNTRY Financial found that more than half (62 percent) of Americans currently feel good or excellent about their financial security, higher than rates measured in 2020 (55 percent) and even before the pandemic (53 percent in 2019). This milestone, mixed with built-up fatigue from a year spent primarily at home, is driving two in three Americans (64%) to make big plans for the summer. Nearly half of Americans (48 percen... Read More

Family Travel a Top Priority for Americans This Year

Thu, 13 May 2021  |  travel 

In an online survey of 1,005 Americans, produced by independent creative market research agency Atomik Research, 72% of participants said they will prioritize traveling to see family and friends, with three-fourths agreeing they are likely to do so before the end of the year. The survey also found the desire for home-style amenities is higher than ever.

“As more Americans become comfortable with travel again, they’re interested in recreating a home-away-from-home environment that a traditional hotel can’t deliver,” said Melody Bostic Brown, publisher of DestinationsRead More