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short readNov 3, 2025

A couple sits on a bench with their dog at Rockefeller Center during the 2021 holiday season in New York City. (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

In the United States, 12% of married couples with at least one spouse in their 30s or 40s have two incomes and no kids.

short readOct 6, 2025

The director of the Center of Secure Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare at UTHealth Houston reviews computer slides in his office on June 5, 2024. (Kirk Sides/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)

Workers younger than 50 and workers with a bachelor’s degree or more education are among the most likely to use AI in their job.

short readNov 5, 2025

When BLS reports are unavailable many economy watchers turn to the national employment report from ADP.

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reportJun 19, 2009

Public More Optimistic About the Economy, But Still Reluctant to Spend

Overview The public is increasingly optimistic that the nation’s economy will improve in the next year, while a growing number also expect their personal finances to get better. But this has not caused people to open their wallets: The proportion saying they have cut back on personal spending remains as high as it was earlier […]
reportJun 18, 2009

Obama’s Ratings Remain High Despite Some Policy Concerns

Overview A solid majority of Americans (61%) continue to approve of Barack Obama’s job performance, although they express mixed views of several of his policies. An important positive sign for Obama is the public’s continued optimism that his policies will improve the economy – fully 65% express this view. A smaller majority (55%) is optimistic […]
reportJun 17, 2009

Cockeyed Optimists or Self-Fulfilling Prophets?

Even while their personal worries have deepened, Americans have been feeling more upbeat about the national economy’s prospects and less concerned about rising inequality. What underlies this trend and can it be sustained?
short readsJun 15, 2009

Empty Nest Eggs

Just over half of all working adults ages 50 to 64 say they have thought in the past year about postponing retirement.
short readsJun 15, 2009

Bar Tab Recession

Four-in-ten young adults say they have cut back spending on alcohol or cigarettes as a result of the recession.
reportJun 5, 2009

Gen Next Squeezed By Recession, But Most See Better Times Ahead
reportJun 5, 2009

Gen Next Squeezed By Recession, But Most See Better Times Ahead

While the economic downturn is falling quite heavily on younger Americans, their overall outlook remains optimistic. A new survey also finds Generation Next expressing more liberal views when compared with older age cohorts as well as evidence of increased political engagement.
reportJun 2, 2009

Public Backs Affirmative Action, But Not Minority Preferences
reportJun 2, 2009

Public Backs Affirmative Action, But Not Minority Preferences

The public has generally been supportive of affirmative action programs, but is decidedly opposed to the idea of providing preferential treatment to minorities.
reportMay 28, 2009

Most Middle-Aged Adults Are Rethinking Retirement Plans

In the midst of a recession that has taken a heavy toll on many nest eggs, just over half of all working adults ages 50 to 64 say they may delay their retirement — and another 16% say they never expect to stop working.

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Dual income, no kids: What we know about ‘DINKs’ in the U.S.

About 1 in 5 U.S. workers now use AI in their job, up since last year

How ADP employment data compares with official BLS jobs reports

Economy & Work

Public More Optimistic About the Economy, But Still Reluctant to Spend

Obama’s Ratings Remain High Despite Some Policy Concerns

Cockeyed Optimists or Self-Fulfilling Prophets?

Empty Nest Eggs

Bar Tab Recession

Gen Next Squeezed By Recession, But Most See Better Times Ahead

Gen Next Squeezed By Recession, But Most See Better Times Ahead

Public Backs Affirmative Action, But Not Minority Preferences

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