The annual Ipsos Mendelsohn Affluent Survey is due out next month. Here's a clip from CNBC of an interview with Bob Shullman, President of Ipsos Mendelsohn (you might remember him from our Leaders in Luxury 2008 event) with a sneek peek at some of the results:
Quick summary:
Among the affluent, the economy is the #1 concern, with unemployment and government debt as top economic concerns. Overall the affluent are doing better than last year, and there has been a increase in the number of millionaires in many metro areas, but overall their spending is still restrained.
Among those earning $250k+ in the next 12 months:
- 54% plan to take and international vacation
- 32% plan to buy or lease a new car
- 21% plan to take a cruise
Among the 20% most affluent Americans, more than 40% plan to spend on their homes this year.
