LegalShield released its June Economic Stress Index which includes five sub-indices—Consumer Stress, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Housing Construction and Housing Sales—that indicate the economic and financial status of U.S. households and small businesses. The LegalShield Consumer Stress Index rose in June for the second consecutive month. The index’s consumer finance component peaked, reaching record levels, as plan […]

LegalShield released its May Economic Stress Index, which includes five sub-indices: consumer stress, bankruptcy, foreclosure, housing construction and housing sales. While the LegalShield Housing Construction Index rose in May to 146.7, an all-time high, foreclosures increased slightly as well, although they continue to remain at historically low levels. “Over two million homeowners in the US […]

Companies utilizing the negative option feature should take note: the FTC has found a new avenue for obtaining monetary relief.

To provide updated estimates of the economic impact of Plexus’ domestic and international business practices, Plexus conducted a study analyzing its operations in Arizona, Mexico, Canada and Australia. The new independent study by the L. Seidman Research Institute at Arizona State University looked at employment, labor income and contributions to GDP. “Our products, team members, […]

A nationally-representative survey conducted for Medifast, the parent organization for direct selling company OPTAVIA, illustrated consumer health priorities and motivator findings.

In a study of 5,000 adults from around the world, Young Living analyzed the wellness habits of consumers and discovered that the COVID-19 pandemic created a greater awareness and understanding of personal wellness and the importance of self-care and mental health. Of those surveyed, more than half (57 percent) say they focus more on their […]