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Americans’ Financial Security Sentiments Remain Stable at Midyear
COUNTRY Index: Increase in near term confidence offset by longer range uncertainty
Bloomington, Ill., June 15, 2010 — After increasing in April, Americans’ level of confidence in their overall financial security held steady in June, as the COUNTRY Financial Security Index® ticked down just one-tenth of a point to 64.8. A more optimistic near-term view of Americans’ finances was offset by continued uncertainty about longer range issues.
Fewer Americans Believe College is a Good Investment
COUNTRY Financial survey also reveals shift in saving priorities
from college to retirement
Bloomington, Ill., July 20th, 2010 — Rising tuition and an uncertain economy could be casting doubts over the value of investing in a college education, according to a COUNTRY® Financial survey. The number of Americans who think college is a good financial investment plunged to 64 percent, down 16 points from last year and 17 points from 2008.