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environment1 month ago•1 min saved

Americans keep indoor temps cooler than guidance as late-summer heat looms

A late-summer heat dome may push highs to the 90s and near 100F in several cities through Labor Day, while Americans generally keep indoor temperatures around 71F (regional differences: the South around 72F, the Northeast around 70F). Bear Mattress cites a 67F ideal sleep temperature. Energy providers often suggest 78F, and the Department of Energy advises comfortable humidity and a small indoor-outdoor temperature gap to save energy, yet a Consumer Reports survey found no central-air user cooling above 76F in summer, highlighting a gap between guidance and behavior.

via USA Today|

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economy2 months ago•6 min saved

Grocery Bills Push Americans Toward Borrowing and Belt-Tightening

Rising grocery costs are squeezing American households, pushing more shoppers to borrow, use credit, or tap savings to pay for groceries as inflation, shrinking packaging, and diminished brand trust shape spending habits across income levels.

via USA Today|

#consumer-surveys #credit-cards #economy

economy3 months ago•15 min saved

New York Fed finds higher inflation expectations as healthcare and rent rise for households

The New York Fed's June Survey of Consumer Expectations shows median inflation expectations rising to 3.7% for the year ahead and 3.3% over three years. Respondents expect healthcare costs to surge about 9.4% and rent to climb about 8.3% in the next year, while gas costs ease. Pay growth is expected to 2.8%, unemployment expectations fall, and housing costs remain a key driver of consumer concerns amid a broader inflation backdrop.

via Yahoo Finance|

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