Americans are really determined to live life as normal. People are pretty determined to do what they normally do.

In the U.S., you hear a lot about being overworked. But if you look at the numbers, Americans actually spend more hours at 'play' than at work.

People tend to work more in Asia than other regions of the world.

Americans are not cutting back from the amount of food they purchase. In fact, they are purchasing a higher percentage of their food in restaurants or purchasing it prepared and bringing it home, which adds to the cost of food.

Life has to go on and people have to use the transport system. People always expect the Americans in particular to shy away after there have been incidents but we have not heard of any mass cancellations.

Americans know they need to save for a rainy day, but with the growing need to put away for retirement and unforeseen emergencies, they need a helping hand. Keep the Change is an easy way for consumers to save with everyday purchases. Bank of America is enabling Americans to save for a rainy day one penny at a time.