A Leadership Role for Asia in Reshaping the Post-Crisis Global Economy, Annual Lecture by Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, at the Monetary Authority of Singapore Nov 14, 2009
Developing financial markets to ensure a better allocation of capital, providing saving vehicles that raise household income, and expanding the availability of insurance products would also help. To free up resources that have become tied up in rising corporate savings, corporate governance should be strengthened. (IMF News)
How to Not Go Out of Business Nov 14, 2009
There's a difference between knowing facts about your customers (names, Zip Codes, annual household income, purchase history, etc. and truly knowing them. (BusinessWeek)
Geriatric patients' expectations of their physicians: findings from a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan Nov 13, 2009
Cumulative household income (p=0. 005), most important health complaint (p=0. (BioMed Central)
African-Americans with colorectal cancer have poorer outcomes, lower survival rates Nov 13, 2009
Other variables of interest and statistical significance were median household income below $35,000, a dual eligibility insurance status and older age, all of which were negatively associated with colorectal cancer survival. . (EurekAlert!)
Regional leaders set vision for 2050 Nov 13, 2009
Residents spend about 47 percent of the median household income on housing and transportation, according to the Urban Land Institute. Under the growth plan, by 2020, the housing and transportation costs in regional activity centers will not exceed 45 percent of the area median income. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
The Lost Decade Nov 12, 2009
The latest from the Census Bureau on income, poverty, and health insurance is full of interesting data that show that median household income in 2008, at $50,303, was below where it was in 1998. The same report shows (see Table B-1 on Page 44) that both the number and the percentage of people living below the poverty line rose, from 11. (Slate)
New Mexico State's Rutenberg pays dues to chase dream Nov 12, 2009
His annual salary is $7,402 less than the median household income in Las Cruces as estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau. None of New Mexico State's assistants make more than the average tenured professor at the school ($78,300, according to the most recent American Association of University Professors salary survey). (USA Today -- Sports)
Where gravity doesn't seem to exist Nov 12, 2009
That is, prices may only be four times household income, and therefore are "affordable" ... Based on a conservative ABS figure for one person and allowing for less than full employment capacity my guess would be household income of around $80 000 a year which would make the multipler about 5. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Which retailers will make it through the festive season? Nov 11, 2009
The retailers most adversely affected by the stimulus anniversary will be those serving the lower end of the household income spectrum, since it was their customer who was most buoyed by the government handouts. Thus, the discounters, middle-market department stores and big-ticket household goods retailers will have the highest mountains to climb. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Judd Grisanti nearing deal for restaurant in former Ronnie's Nov 11, 2009
There are 120,047 people within three miles with an average annual household income of $56,540, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. The site averages 32,000 vehicles per day. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Surviving on severance, burning through savings Nov 11, 2009
By the way, what is the average household income in the US these days and how is the average household faring. Then, compare that to our financial gurus on Wall Street that think they re doing God s work while being overtaxed and under-appreciated by us lowly taxpayers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
'Mad Men's Third-Season Finale Marks Substantial Viewer, Demo Gains Nov 10, 2009
AMC officials said the show is the most upscale drama in basic cable, with 50% of that demo having household income in excess of $100,000. With persons 25 to 54, Mad Men's third season averaged 845,000 of those watchers, 20% more than 705,000 during the sophomore campaign. (Multichannel News)
Leipzig drives for former glory days Nov 10, 2009
Eastern German productivity is about 75 percent of the western level, while average household income is 80 percent to 85 percent of the west's, according to a study published last month by Klaus Schroeder, a political science professor at Berlin's Free University. Though then-West German chancellor Helmut Kohl promised the east "blossoming landscapes" and won the first election in reunited Germany in 1990, the early years were marked by the collapse of markets in countries such as Poland and... (Business Report, South Africa)
US banks prepare for record bonuses Nov 10, 2009
The money, split among 119 000 staff, equals $250 400 each, almost five times the $50 303 median household income in the US last year, data show. The three would award more in stock and defer more cash payments under pressure from regulators to tie pay to long-term results, experts said. (Business Report, South Africa)
State should support renewable energy Nov 10, 2009
Often not represented in national polling, village residents are spending as much as 40 percent of family household income on energy costs. Diversifying with renewable energy - such as wind, appropriate hydroelectric technologies, geothermal, ocean and solar - can help the state offset the ongoing village energy crisis. (Juneau Empire)
Save-A-Lot will anchor $6 million Beyond Housing development Nov 10, 2009
Pagedale, a North County suburb of about 3,400, has a median household income of $26,821, less than half of the St. Louis County average. Mayor Mary Carter said her municipality has never had a grocery store during her 44 years living there. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
BART shooting trial location critical call Nov 9, 2009
Median household income: $70,395 ... Median household income: $55,499 ... Median household income: $63,026. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Recession-resistant retail Nov 9, 2009
According to Bloomington-based , there are 6,775 households within one mile, boasting an average household income of $132,071; there are 159,115 households within five miles, with an average income of $78,339. Part of that area s allure is that you have that very affluent customer in that Edina country-club segment, together with the density of Minneapolis and into the Edina area, said Mike Sims, president of -Minnesota. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
ACORN's Calling Nov 9, 2009
One must be a participant in a state or federal assistance program such as Federal Public Housing Assistance, Food Stamps of Medicaid, OR one's total household income must be at or below 135 percent of the poverty guidelines (that is, about $28,000) and the applicant must have a valid postal street address in the United States (sorry, no p.o. boxes). If you're a resourceful ACORN worker and you don't meet those qualifications, heck, the application is just a piece of paper and who's going to... (Human Events Online)
United Way gears up for heating aid Nov 8, 2009
To qualify for LIHEAP, gross household income cannot exceed 150 percent of the poverty level, which is $33,075 for a household of four ... Gross household income cannot exceed 210 percent of the poverty level. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
HINGHAM OPINION: Homeowners are taxed enough! Nov 7, 2009
One column stating the Hingham median household income at $110,669 (my source discovery states that it does not guarantee accuracy of information), that is contrived to draw an inaccurate correlation to another source stating the average single family property tax bill is $6,518, in then providing an erroneous property tax as percentage of HH income of only 5. 9 percent. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Chainsaw operations employ 86,000 people, study shows Nov 7, 2009
According to the study, chainsaw operations contribute significantly to household budgets as more than half of the people involved in chainsaw activities earn 80 percent of their household income from it. Mr. James Parker, the project co-ordinator who presented the study at a district stakeholders meeting at Juaso, said the state loses more than US$18 million per annum due to the operators' refusal to pay stumpage fees. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Who's buying all those compacts SUVs like the 2010 Honda CR-V? Nov 7, 2009
Median household income: 90 grand. But never mind all that. (USA Today -- Money)
Does Race, Income Predict Prostate Cancer Outcome? No, New Study Suggests Nov 6, 2009
5 percent were African American with a median household income 36,917, and 46 percent were white with a median household income of 60,190 ... While there was a large difference in median household income among African Americans and whites, none of the socioeconomic factors examined predicted for patient outcome. (Science Daily)
Courting gay travelers Nov 6, 2009
Local tourism agencies are among the groups trying to appeal to these travelers, who represent a small fraction of the overall market but have a median household income of $86,400 and spent $70 billion on travel last year, according to the San Francisco-based market research firm Community Marketing Inc. ... The average household income is quite high. (Boston Globe)
South Shore Community Action Council Inc.s fuel assistance Nov 6, 2009
South Shore Community Action Council Inc.s fuel assistance - Kingston, MA - Kingston Reporter. South Shore Community Action Council Inc.s fuel assistance. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
J.J. Lasley: Keepin It Real (Estate) Nov 5, 2009
Basically we are going out after the household income from people that earn between $30K-80K per year and that is combined income. We are targeting only that market. (TheBootleg.com)
Study: Housing and transport costs burden SF area Nov 5, 2009
A report by the Urban Land Institute found area households spend on average $41,420 per year, or about 59 percent of the area's median household income, on housing costs and getting around. The study released Wednesday says the region's high transportation and housing costs leave many residents with insufficient resources for health care, education and food. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Personality, style key in Roswell mayor's runoff Nov 5, 2009
The city is an affluent suburb of Atlanta with a median household income of $78,667 and a large immigrant population. People at political forums have said they re worried about too much development, crime and traffic. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Net worth drops in the Capital Region's richest ZIPs Nov 5, 2009
When measuring wealth, ESRI includes median household income, the value of material possessions and other factors. The mapping software and market research company also looks at demographic information on age, home value, occupation and education. (Albany Business Review, NY)
More of this story Nov 4, 2009
Eligibility for help through LIHEAP is based on household income and assets. Low-income households that do not receive public assistance may also be eligible for home heating assistance. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Could China's Economic Policies Trigger Another Crisis? Nov 4, 2009
An undervalued currency reduces real household income in China by raising the cost of imports while subsidizing Chinese producers who sell their products overseas. As the dollar has declined in value in the past year, so has the RMB making Chinese goods cheaper in the international marketplace. (Time.com)
New heights for Singapore property Nov 4, 2009
In response, National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan said that HDB flats remain affordable to most Singaporeans, with first-time households using on average less than 30% of their household income to service their housing loans. However a study published last year by National University of Singapore economists Tilak Abeysinghe and Gu Jiaying found that the purchasing power of people's lifetime earnings was lower in 2007 than it was in 1990 when tracked against the prices of HDB resale flats. (Asia Times Online)
News in brief Nov 4, 2009
The assistance is based upon household income, household size, type of fuel, type of housing and other factors. The last day to apply for the program is April 30, 2010. (Forest City Summit, IO)
SURVEY: 30% of gays who identify as spouses are raising kids Nov 4, 2009
The couples had an average age of 52 and household incomes of $91,558, while 31% were raising children. That compares with an average age of 50, household income of $95,075 and 43% raising children for married heterosexual couples. (USA Today -- News)
U.K. Consumer Confidence Holds at 1 1/2-Year High on House Price Recovery Nov 4, 2009
The index showing expectations for the economy, labor market and household income over the next six months fell 2 points to 106, the report showed. Associated British Foods Plc, the owner of Primark clothing stores, said yesterday that it was cautious about the outlook for the U.K. consumer over the next year. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Census: Gay Couples Similar To Straight Spouses Nov 4, 2009
The couples had an average age of 52 and household incomes of $91,558, while 31 percent were raising children. That compares with an average age of 50, household income of $95,075 and 43 percent raising children for married heterosexual couples. (Click2Houston, TX)
A HEAPing helping of energy assistance Nov 3, 2009
For example, a family of four with a household income of as much as $46,837 would be eligible for assistance this year, up from $45,312 last year. Households that are eligible can receive one regular HEAP benefit per season and could also be eligible for an emergency benefit if they are in danger of running out of fuel or having their utility services shut off. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Morgan Hill seeks developers for multimillion-dollar projects Nov 3, 2009
John B. DiNapoli, vice president of of San Jose, said downtown redevelopment might enjoy some success because Morgan Hill, with a median household income of more than $90,000, is attractive to retailers. Lots of retailers want to be in Morgan Hill, said DiNapoli, whose company built the 657,000-square-foot shopping center, anchored by Target, several miles away along U.S. Highway 101. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Hatoyama's Challenge in Japan Nov 3, 2009
In an effort to make this vital structural change, the DPJ has recognized a simple fact long denied by predecessors: consumer spending is weak because household income is so low relative to GDP. Real wages per worker have fallen every year but one since 2001. In response, the DPJ, in its policy manifesto used to win the election, came up with a series of programs that will not only put more money into the pockets of consumers but also ease the financial burdens of child-rearing. (Time.com)
CBO Says Some Middle Class Families Would Pay Thousands For Health Care Nov 3, 2009
For example, a family of four with an annual household income of $66,000 could face a total annual health care bill of $10,000 counting premiums, copayments and deductibles under the House Democratic health care bill, the Congressional Budget Office said Monday and that's after counting $10,500 in government assistance. The estimates apply to people who purchase their own coverage, and not those enrolled in employer plans. (KWTX.com, TX)
Table games appeal to younger men Nov 2, 2009
Among the 2008 respondents, however, there was significantly more gambling by males than females (53 percent to 40 percent), by whites than blacks (48 percent to 32 percent) and by those with household income above $35,000 (51 percent to 43 percent in poorer households). Among the gamblers, 39 percent had played slot machines and 17. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
U.K. Government Spending to Need 2% a Year Cutback, Deloitte's Bootle Says Nov 2, 2009
The effect would increase to a two percent reduction when the decline in growth in household income and spending is taken into account, he said. Sluggish Growth. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Number of poor among Daytona's blacks grows Nov 1, 2009
$20,137 Median household income, down from $23,728 between 2005 and 2007. SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau's 2008 American Community Survey. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Women Play Leading Role in African Agriculture Nov 1, 2009
That contribution to the household income and nutrition is huge. Can you describe some of the key ways that Ifad is helping women improve their household food security in Africa. (allAfrica.com)
Campaign aims to restore hope, honor history Nov 1, 2009
Patients without insurance are charged a co-pay based on a sliding fee scale determined by household income and size. The co-pay ranges from $20 to 50 percent of the cost of treatment. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Finding success with home-based businesses Nov 1, 2009
Of those, about 43 percent provide more than half of the business owner s household income. That s according to a new report from Emergent Research, a home-based research and consulting firm in California. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
The Conversation: Cut health costs? Here's a prescription Nov 1, 2009
According to the New America Foundation, premiums in California have grown seven times faster than median household income. Even being the very best, it turns out, is not nearly good enough. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Devouring the future Nov 1, 2009
This year, for example, on a household income of $150,000, they ran up $15,000 of debt. This has been going on so long that their total household debt is now $135,000. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Fertility: Go forth and multiply a lot less Oct 31, 2009
Indonesia s Family Life Survey showed that, on average, each birth reduced by a fifth the likelihood that a woman would have a job lowering household income and pushing some families into poverty. So smaller families made middle-class status more likely. (The Economist)
Fisher extends letter deadline Oct 31, 2009
1 billion in household income and 40,802 jobs, according to an internal study. Average annual salary for KSC employees was $77,235, almost double that of the average Brevard worker. (Florida Today)
Blacks still drawn to Islam despite FBI raids Oct 31, 2009
Muslims may be slightly more likely than other Americans to report low household income. Results were subject to sampling error of +/- 4 percentage points for Muslim-Americans, 0. (USA Today -- News)
Finding success with home-based businesses Oct 31, 2009
Of those, about 43 percent provide more than half of the business owner s household income. That s according to a new report from Emergent Research, a home-based research and consulting firm in California. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
On London: Tightening holds key to rally Oct 31, 2009
As such, output will continue to rise in the quarters ahead regardless of stimuli, as companies restock, returning the labour market to positive growth and in turn boosting household income and spending. Equity strategists at JPMorgan are also sanguine. (FT.com -- Markets)
Siegel: Greenspan, Bernanke Missed Bubble Oct 30, 2009
5 gain in the consumer price index, or the tepid 1 percent rise in median household income. Never before have home prices jumped that far ahead of prices and incomes, writes Siegel. (Newsmax)
Critics say new Hawaii property tax category will be costly for all Oct 30, 2009
Kalapa said the way to help those owner-occupants most in need is to expand the existing low-income property tax credit, which caps a property owner's tax bill at no more than 3 percent of household income. The so-called "circuit breaker" tax credit is only available to families with a total income of $50,000 or less. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Melrose couple cited for housing discrimination Oct 30, 2009
The voucher holder generally pays no more than 30 percent of the household income toward rent, while the housing authority pays the remainder of the rent, which is subject to a Fair Market Rent cap set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Asked whether there has been a discernable increase in housing discrimination cases, perhaps due to the economy, Attorney General spokesman Grant Woodman said that he could not say that that was the case. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Ladd Village Board 9-22 Oct 30, 2009
Heard Trustee John Heuser will begin a household income survey soon. South Peru Avenue and a portion of East Cleveland Street will be canvassed. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
How to apply for federal storm relief Oct 30, 2009
Total household income. A description of losses caused by the disaster. (FOX61, CT)
Can you hear us? Oct 29, 2009
Fitchburg has an estimated median household income of $62,285; Chetek's is $37,458. I realize companies chose those cities for their locations, but Chetek does have a good location. (Chetek Alert, WI)
New home sales slump Oct 29, 2009
The percentage of household income needed to service a typical mortgage is less than it was two years ago. 9. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
* Consumer confidence index increases to 18-month high, but still pessimistic Oct 28, 2009
The sub-index on household income also improved to 56. 95, from 52. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Losing While Cruising To The Store: Obesity Linked To Fewer Neighborhood Food Options Oct 28, 2009
The researchers found that residents in low-income neighborhoods -- defined as having an average household income in the lowest quartile of the 2000 census -- were 26 percent less likely to be obese if there was one or more healthy grocery options within walking distance, compared with low-income residents without neighborhood retail food outlets. "Food environment matters differently for poor and non-poor neighborhoods," says Zick. (Science Daily)
Cap and trade could create FL jobs Oct 27, 2009
The study found that approved legislation would increase the annual household income in Florida between $303 to $615. It would also boost GDP between $2. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Renters get little relief as demand rises, incomes fall Oct 27, 2009
Adding to their woes, the median household income of renters has fallen 7 percent since 2000, the report said, while homeowners incomes increased 4. 7 percent. (Boston Globe)
