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A recent survey of middle class families from across the country, revealed that many are concerned about their financial future and the �middle class� disappearing. This survey consisted of five hundred middle income families from various states and regions. Many of those surveyed currently living in the southwestern part of the country (i.e., New Mexico and Arizona) are extremely concerned about slow job growth and illegal immigration. They feel that these two issues are having an extreme negative impact on the middle class. Some of those surveyed also stated that they have downsized their homes over the past two years, because they are trying to cut back on their debt and expenses. They are hoping that this will give them a financial buffer in case they lose their jobs. Survey respondents from the Midwestern part of the country are very concerned about the large number of lost jobs in the automotive and manufacturing sectors. Many of these survey respondents live in states like Ohio ...

  There have been several online surveys launched in recent months that indicate snack food products are very popular in the United States. Some of the states that have the highest levels of snack food consumption are Ohio, Texas, South Carolina and Georgia. According to several of these surveys, one of the most popular snack foods in the U. S. today is potato chips. I definitely believe this because I am somewhat of a potato chip addict myself. There have actually been times when I have eaten a whole bag of potato chips all by myself. The surveys also revealed the current most popular potato chip brands. On most surveys the number one brand was Lay's potato chips. Just like its commercial says, it�s hard to eat just one. Currently, Lay�s accounts for 38% of the U. S. potato chip market. Aside from tasting so good, another reason I think that Lay's is such a popular potato chip brand is because there are so many flavors to choose from. Back about twenty years ...

The Survey of Consumer Finances consist of personal finance information gathered from U. S. households across of country. The information is designed to provide insight about the current financial condition of U. S. citizens. The survey is sponsored by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and it is conducted every three years by the Federal Reserve Board and NORC at the University of Chicago. Survey participants are randomly selected through a scientific process which is designed to show a balanced representation of U. S. households. It should also be noted that the Survey of Consumer Finances is currently the only survey that provides in-depth details about personal financial situations in this country. Some of the type of information gathered from the survey includes types of assets, the amount of assets, types and amounts of liabilities, along with data about individual employment history, individual personal income and pensions, and also demographic ...

The most recent Fidelity Millionaire's Outlook survey revealed a lot of insightful information about how millionaire's feel about their own personal investments and the economy. In terms of building personal wealth, most of those of who participated in the survey revealed that they were self-made millionaires. This means that they either built their wealth by building their own companies or they have become wealthy through their own personal investments. The survey also revealed that most participants believe that the best way to accumulate and maintain wealth is to build it yourself. This is because most people who have had to work hard for their wealth will work harder to maintain and protect it versus someone who "inherits" wealth. In terms of investing, the survey revealed that most millionaire's today are confident about the stock market. They feel that a large percentage of stocks have performed well during the past year, and feel that this tr...

The National Survey of Children's Health is designed to track the physical and emotional well being of children up to age 17. The survey is broken down into several topic categories which helps to identify trends in children's behavior. Some of these categories include parental health, family interactions, school interactions, after school activities, and the safety factor in neighborhoods.  In addition, the survey also targets children from uninsured households which involves seeing how being �uninsured� affects the child's emotional and physical health.   As a result of the unstable economic conditions over the past several years, thousands of children across the country unfortunately have experienced some physical and emotional problems. For some, this has included having to move to a new neighborhood and having to adjust to new surroundings. While moving to a new neighborhood might not be a big deal for most adults, it can be an unsettling experience for ...

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health is conducted yearly and includes comments and interviews from over 60,000 individuals. Those chosen to participate in the survey are required to be at least 12 years of age. The purpose of the survey is to provide state and national level data on the current use of illicit drugs, tobacco and alcohol. Most survey participants take the survey in their own home. The survey is conducted by a personal interviewer and the participant inputs their responses on a laptop or computer. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health organization makes a strong effort to ensure that all groups of people are represented in this survey. This includes doing intense research to select specific communities and households. Doing this is the only effective way to gather data that represents all regions of the country. The data that is gathered from this survey helps to identify specific trends which includes how many people are currently using tobacco ...

The National Survey of Student Engagement is a survey that tracks the educational efforts of college students. This includes tracking the amount of effort being put towards studying, and also the amount of effort being put towards other educational related activities. The conceptual idea for the survey was initially presented in 1998, and the first official survey was launched in 1999. The first survey was funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts, and its primary goal was to create an effective platform for collecting collegiate data. The process of collecting information involves working with hundreds of four year colleges and universities. Through this partnership, the National Survey of Engagement team members are able to collect data on student participation levels, how students spend their time, and what they are learning from college. The colleges and universities that participate in the survey receive a summary report of student responses from other competing ...

Every year a survey is launched by publications like Fortune and Forbes magazine which ranks the best companies to work. On the 2013 survey there are companies you would expect to see like Cisco and Salesforce, but there are also several companies new to the list. According to the survey conducted by Fortune magazine, the best company to work for is Google. The company is based in Mountain View, California and currently employs close to 34,000 people. Google generated $37 billion dollars last year and that number is expected to increase by ten percent in 2014. One of the main reasons Google is ranked the number one company to work for is because it provides great company perks and an innovative environment. In addition, Google also receives thousands of intern applications each year, which is not surprising since some internship positions pay $5,000 per month. The company that made it to number 2 this year is SAS. The company employs over 6,000 pe...

If you are seeking a career in technology, you may want to think about working at Adobe. This is because for the past several years Adobe has been listed as one of the best technology companies to work for. Some of the areas Adobe has ranked high in include providing a wide range of resources for employees, having an effective management style and also for offering flexible work schedules. For the past few years Apple has also made the survey list of being one of the best technology companies to work for. In the past, Steve Jobs was one of the main reasons tech grads wanted to work at Apple. Now the reason so many people want to work at Apple is because it is has become a highly innovative company and has a very competitive work environment. Some may not view competitiveness as an attractive trait, but many young tech grads feel that working in a competitive environment is the best way to stay on top of your game. Current and former employees have also stat...

Working for a Fortune 500 company is a long range goal for many people, ranging from seasoned executives to recent college grads. It takes a little research however to determine which is the best Fortune 500 company to work for. Fortunately, there are several surveys launched each year to help with that determination. On this year's survey Google made the top of the list. Many in the technology field believe that Google ranks in the top 10 each year because it offers so many unique employee perks. These include free massages, on-site wellness centers, on-site basketball courts and an on-site roller hockey rink. Very few companies can compete with perks like these. Coming in at number 6 this year is a company called NetApp. This is a data storage company that has been recognized for creating a very warm working environment. This includes employees receiving a personal phone call from company Vice Chairman Tom Mendoza when they have come up with a effective ...

A recent survey revealed that some of the country's largest and most prestigious companies have a bad reputation when it comes to customer service. As a result of this, most of these companies experience high employee turnover rates. For about the past four years, Bank of America has topped several surveys for being one of the worst customer service companies in the country. Although it is one of the largest banking systems in the world, according to some customers the company sucks when it comes to customer service. This is one of the reasons why the bank has been losing customers over the past several years. In regards to the bank's customer service staff, some former employees have complained about low pay and inadequate training. This in turn has resulted in frustrated employees and a negative work environment. Another company that has been consistently rated as being one of the worst customer service companies to work for is U. S. Airways. For several years...

According to several recent surveys, some of the best customer service companies to work for are Nordstrom and Southwest Airlines. Based on survey results, these two companies ranked very high in terms of customer service, work environment and employee benefits. Over the past several years, consumers have stated that customer service overall has significantly declined. This has included encountering rude sales associates and uncaring customer service agents. Some attribute this to the economy, while others attribute this trend to bad company training. One company that seems to have gotten it right in this area is Nordstrom. Customers like shopping at Nordstrom because of its good customer service, and employees like working there because of the positive working environment. A further breakdown of these surveys revealed that Nordstrom has received high marks on the quality of their products, store design and also for having well...

The first step in conducting a survey is to determine �who� your target audience is. Once that has been established then the next step is to determine what your survey goals are. Based on this you should then start creating your survey questions. Sometimes surveys don't generate the right responses because the "right" questions were not asked. This unfortunately happens in a lot of surveys today. If you are conducting a political based survey and your goal for example is to find out how American citizens feel about the new healthcare law, it is important to include people from all major political parties in your target audience. By doing this you will achieve two goals. First, you will be able to get a diverse response range, and second you will be able to identify specific trends. This might include a trend of republican citizens being more opposed to the new healthcare law, and a higher number of democrat citizens being in support of it. When conduc...

I have been a Best Buy customer for many years because they offer good price deals and products. Initially, I only used to shop at Best Buy when I was looking for a new appliance like a refrigerator or stove. In my opinion Best Buy have some of the best quality appliances and some really good appliance deals. However in more recent years I have been shopping at Best Buy for electronic gadgets like GPS devices and computer tablets. If you haven't been to Best Buy lately you should definitely check them out. I think a lot of �technology geeks� would be surprised to find out that Best Buy offers a wide range of technology gadgets. I am not saying that they are on par with Samsung or Apple, but the variety they offer is pretty good for a moderately priced retail store. You can also find a wide variety of health and fitness products at Best Buy. Some I have purchased in recent months include a pulse activity tracker, a GPS sports watch and a Nike Fu...

There are so many online survey scams out there that you have to do some research to find the legitimate paying ones. However investing the time to research will help you find some good paying online survey jobs. The best online survey jobs (in my opinion) are the ones offered by colleges and universities and market research companies. These surveys typically pay money and are legitimate. The best way to get invited to participate in an online survey offered by a college is by either being a student or participating in a focus group. Students at many colleges and universities are invited to participate in online campus surveys. The topics of the surveys range from personal student views to post graduate goals. These type of surveys pay from $10 to $20. It may pay more if the survey involves a lot of time or a more controversial topic. Participating in a focus group hosted by a college or university is also another good way to get an online survey invitation. Whe...

In terms of my drug store and pharmacy needs, I am fortunate enough to have both a CVS and Walgreens in my community. I normally visit one of these stores at least once a week. I normally go to Walgreens when I run out of personal care items like deodorant, hand soap, body oil and lotion moisturizer. The prices at Walgreens are very reasonable and the overall customer service is very good. Whenever I visit my local Walgreens it is usually early in the morning so the lines are typcically short and I can get in and out in about  fifteen minutes. In addition to personal care items, I also shop at Walgreens for cold medicines and vitamin products. I have used some of these products to help me lose weight, protect my skin and have more energy. I also usually save anywhere from $3 to $5 because Walgreens always has a weekly sale on medicines, vitamins and other related items. Aside from shopping at a Walgreens store, I also frequently purchase items from their websit...

Some of the best online survey tools are the ones that offer advanced customized survey options. If you are not able to customize your survey, then it will most likely not generate the right results. One of the best online survey tools out there today is the customized sales and marketing survey template. This tool allows you to create various types of surveys such as telephone surveys, social media surveys and also customized surveys in Salesforce. All three of these options are commonly used by both small and large companies. Customized telephone survey tools can help design scripts and response platforms for research analysts and telemarketers. Customized social media survey tools allows customers to launch surveys on sites like Twitter and Facebook. While Salesforce survey tools are primarily used by salespeople and marketing professionals to track sales, marketing trends and update client reports. Another good online survey tool is the employee satisfaction survey t...

I have shopped at both Best Buy and Radio Shack, and in my opinion both are somewhat lacking in terms of service and product variety. I am not saying their product lines and customer services are horrible, I'm just saying that in both cases there is some room for improvement. I'll start with my shopping experience at Radio Shack. Each time I visit a Radio Shack the inside of the store seems somewhat dated. Although Radio Shack does offer modern technology items like GPS devices and DJ headphones, the dated look of the store makes the products look less impressive. In order to remedy this, I think the company should develop a budget specifically designed for renovating stores. I want to note that most of Radio Shack stores I have visited were clean, they just weren't designed in a way that was visually appealing to me. I think having an attractive and appealing store is very important because most people buy with their eyes first. In addition to updating the st...

When it comes to fast food chicken meals, Popeyes and KFC are two of my top choices. I originally started eating KFC chicken many years ago, and just like millions of other people I fell in love with that original recipe. Although I know that fried chicken is not really healthy for me, I still crave it from time to time. In regards to Popeyes I like their chicken recipe as well. In my opinion Popeyes chicken is a little more crunchier and spicer than KFC's. I think that the chicken cooked at Popeyes has more of a New Orleans style taste and flavor. While the chicken over at KFC taste more like a traditional fried chicken. Although I like the chicken at both restaurants, I would have to say that I like KFC's chicken slightly better. I think it is because I have to be in a special mood for Popeyes spicier flavored chicken When it comes down to pricing, I think both restaurant chains offer great promotions and price deals. For example, KFC is currently offering an e...

Th economic challenges over the past few years has impacted the spending habits of many Americans, including the wealthy and affluent. Although many of today's wealthy and affluent citizens are experiencing significant growth in their assets and income, a larger number of them are using their financial gains to pay off short term and long term debt. All this is according to the results from the Survey of Affluence and Wealth in America. Although many wealthy and affluent Americans are paying off their debts and reducing their spending, most are still using part of their disposable income to purchase things like cars, homes, jewelry and other luxury items. The study conducted this past year focused on several variables which included how the wealthy and affluent make decisions about what they will buy, and their views about price containment. Other secondary variables include how advertising information, salespeople and digital resources impacts how wealthy and afflue...