Spending

Small Company CFOs Gear Up for Heightened Spending
Spend Management

Small Company CFOs Gear Up for Heightened Spending

As recession fears fade, finance chiefs eye aggressive expenditure hikes across the board.
By David McCann | February 13, 2023
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Customer Service Functions Evade Cost Cuts
Strategy

Customer Service Functions Evade Cost Cuts

Despite economic pressures, 21% of finance leaders said they plan to increase customer service and support funding.
By David McCann | October 4, 2022
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Managing Spend to Help Navigate a Recession
Spend Management

Managing Spend to Help Navigate a Recession

CFOs need to go from, “How can I pay less for what I already buy?” to, “How much should I spend, period?”
By Brian Prantil and Jake Wojcik | August 25, 2022
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U.S. Budget Deficit Climbs to $572B in Q1
The Economy

U.S. Budget Deficit Climbs to $572B in Q1

The increase in the deficit reflected in part spending on coronavirus relief programs including enhanced unemployment benefits.
By Matthew Heller | January 12, 2021
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Finance Execs Fearful of Spending Tax-Cut Proceeds
Financial Performance

Finance Execs Fearful of Spending Tax-Cut Proceeds

In addition, they remain extremely conservative about how they "invest" excess cash.
By Vincent Ryan | July 11, 2018
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Don’t Tell Me, Show Me
Strategy

Don’t Tell Me, Show Me

The third-quarter Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey finds CFOs will slow spending while awaiting a new president’s policy decisions.
By | October 12, 2016
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Follow the Money
Corporate Finance

Follow the Money

CFOs from different regions of the world have different plans for their excess cash.
By David W. Owens | September 20, 2016
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Construction Spending Rises to 7-Year High
The Economy

Construction Spending Rises to 7-Year High

The 0.6% increase in overall spending in September was fueled by a 4.9% jump in construction of apartments and condominiums.
By Matthew Heller | November 2, 2015
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Consumer Spending up Only 1% in September
The Economy

Consumer Spending up Only 1% in September

With income, consumption, and inflation trending lower, the prospects for an interest-rate hike next month may be dimming.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 30, 2015
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