On the other hand, if confidence is lower, consumers tend to save more and spend less. A month-to-month trend in consumer confidence suggests the outlook of consumers on their ability to find and retain good jobs according to their perception of the current state of the economy and their personal financial situation.
WIC is a public health nutrition program under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). It is a domestic discretionary program funded annually through the U.S. Senate and House Appropriations Committee.
WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care.