9 in 10 American workers do not expect an increase in salary to account for the rising cost of goods. Most workers(70.2%) are also worried about another recession.

1. Special Report: American Workers Expect Another Recession, But Not a Raise American Pulse™, June-2011 5,242 respondents participated in the 1st June American Pulse conducted 6/7-6/9/2011. Margin of error is +/- 1.4%. BIGresearch® 400 W. Wilson Bridge Rd. Suite 200 Worthington, OH 43085 Ph: 614-846-0146 © 2011, Prosper®

2. Is another recession just over the horizon? How worried are you that the U.S. government will slip into another recession this year? (American Workers) A majority of American workers are at least somewhat (if not very) worried that the U.S. might slip into another recession. Source: American Pulse™, June-2011, N=5242 © 2011, Prosper®

3. Women in the Workforce are Slightly More Worried Than Men How worried are you that the U.S. government will slip into another recession this year? (Workers By Gender) Female workers appear more worried about another recession than their male counterparts, while more men in the workforce are not at all or not very worried. Source: American Pulse™, June-2011, N=5242 © 2011, Prosper®

5. Driving less: 63.4%

6. Spending less on clothing: 58.9%9 in 10 working Americans aren’t expecting a pay raise to cover the rising cost of goods, and most are focusing on the necessities, driving less and spending less on clothing. Source: American Pulse™, June-2011, N=5242 © 2011, Prosper®

7. When cutting down on spending, women win! What are you doing to prepare for rising prices (gas, food, clothing) if you expect your salary to remain the same in the next year? (Check all that apply) Female workers are more likely than male workers to prepare for having less disposable income, especially by focusing on the necessities. Source: American Pulse™, June-2011, N=5242 © 2011, Prosper®

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