By John Sparks Has the U.S. economy turned a corner, and how is the Obama Administration handling the nation’s economic conditions? Dr. Ray Perryman, economist and founder and President of The Perryman Group, offered his take when he spoke with The Marist Poll’s John Sparks. Read the interview transcript below. John Sparks Ray, in our […]
Cluing Kids In About Cash: An Interview
April 28, 2009
By John Sparks Talking to children about money can present its own set of problems. What’s the appropriate age to discuss money matters with your kids? And, how can you teach them financial responsibility? Parenting and Education Reporter Carol Anne Riddell shared some of her insights with the Marist Poll’s John Sparks. Read the transcript […]
Kids and Money: Lessons from the Past and Dealing with the Present
By John Sparks Any parent reading the interview with Carol Anne Riddell about talking to kids about money, can’t help picking up some very valuable tips in teaching their children about handling finances. Carol Anne suggested if we teach our sons and daughters how to handle money responsibly at an early age, they might avoid […]
Has the Economic Crisis Bottomed Out?
April 15, 2009
By John Sparks How long will the economic crisis last? Associate Editor of Barron’s, Michael Santoli, shared his observations with the Marist Poll’s John Sparks. Here’s the transcript of their discussion: John Sparks Michael, we conducted a national survey, and we asked Americans how long they think the current economic crisis will last. I’m curious […]
The Crisis of Credit Visualized
March 24, 2009
Today’s turbulent economic times are enough to make even the most financially-minded person’s head spin! If you’re looking to better understand the factors contributing to today’s recession, Interaction and Media Designer Jonathan Jarvis has broken down this complex issue through the use of animated graphics and audio narration. In “The Crisis of Credit Visualized,” Jarvis […]