Study: Rebates to be applied to debtsConsumer survey says that many Americans would use tax rebate funds from a Washington stimulus package to help repay what they owe.Video
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Americans who would receive a tax rebate under Washington's proposed economic stimulus legislation are most likely to use their rebate money to pay down debt, according to a consumer survey. The UBS Securities-commissioned survey released by the International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. found that 43% of the 1,000 surveyed Americans would pay off debt, while 26% said they would save the money and only 24% said they would spend it. "Consumers see this tax rebate program similar to earlier ones and will act in a similar fashion using the lion's share of the rebate money for debt relief," said Michael P. Niemira, chief economist and director of research for ICSC in a statement. "But still, about $25 billion will head into the spending stream and that is positive for the economy," he added. The proposed legislation would return $600 to tax-paying individuals that earn under $75,000 annually and $1,200 to couples who make less than $150,000 as part of an economic stimulus plan. |
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