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Declining Purchasing Power Slows Momentum for Purposeful Shopping According to Tenth Annual Conscious Consumer Spending Index

After a decade of the Conscious Consumer Spending Index (#CCSIndex), progress with socially responsible attitudes and behaviors is showing mixed progress. Since 2013, the #CCSIndex has gauged trends in conscious consumerism + charitable giving.

Businesses and Employees Report Rising Concerns About a Potential Recession According to Principal® Survey

While most U.S. small and midsized businesses and their employees believe a recession is likely in 2023, business owners are opting to raise prices and reduce operating expenses before cutting salaries or benefits, according to the latest Principal Well-Being IndexSM (WBI) study by Principal Financial Group®.