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Survey: Americans’ Financial Security Edges Up in August

By Warren S. Hersch | August 22, 2012

Reflecting the increased optimism, more survey respondents in August than in June indicate they are setting aside money for savings or investments and are somewhat likely to enjoy a comfortable retirement.

Survey: Americans Give Higher Priority to Retirement Savings than to College Savings

By Warren S. Hersch | July 20, 2012

When asked to prioritize savings objectives, nearly half (45%) of the respondents polled by Rasmussen gave greater priority to saving for retirement than to saving for a child’s college education (38%).

Country Financial: Americans’ Financial Optimism Takes a Hit

By Warren S. Hersch | June 25, 2012

The Country Financial Security Index, published by Country Financial, Bloomington, Illinois, fell to 65.1 points in June. That’s down 1.1 points from April, but up 1.4 points from the year-ago period.

Survey: For 1 in 5 Americans, Monthly Spending Exceeds Income

By Warren S. Hersch | May 25, 2012

The survey reveals that while 9% of Americans say their lifestyle is more than they can afford, 21% say their monthly spending exceeds their income at least half of the year.

Survey: Americans' Financial Security Edges Up, Marking Fourth Consecutive Rise

By Warren S. Hersch | April 17, 2012

Improvements in savings and optimism about college funding helped drive the overall increase, the survey says. Just over half (53%) were able to set aside money for savings this month, a three-point increase from February. This is the most Americans were able to save since October 2008.

Country Financial Survey Points to Lack of Savings

By Warren S. Hersch | January 18, 2012

The report says that nearly one in four Americans (24%) were able to set aside enough money to go five or more months without a paycheck and still pay their bills. However, one in three say they could not go any amount of time without a paycheck before resorting to...

Country Financial: Most Americans Expect a Recession, But Only Half are Prepared

By Warren S. Hersch | November 15, 2011

Survey finds that 74% of those with a financial plan are prepared for a second economic downturn, as compared to 41% of those without a financial plan.