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April 17, 2012
Spring Brings Mixture of Financial Optimism and Caution
COUNTRY Financial Security Index Continues Gradual Increase
Bloomington, Ill., April 17, 2012 – Spring seems to have sprung when it comes to Americans’ finances. The COUNTRY Financial Security Index® inched up 0.4 points from February to 66.2. This uptick marks the fourth consecutive increase in financial security sentiments, the longest in the survey’s five-year history.
May 15, 2012
"Perception Gap" Instills False Sense of Financial Security
COUNTRY Financial Survey: Despite having a budget, Americans fall short of savings goals.
Bloomington, Ill., May 15, 2012 – A new COUNTRY Financial survey reveals a disconnect between Americans who believe they are living within their means and those who actually are. While just 9 percent say their lifestyle is more than they can afford, 21 percent say their monthly spending exceeds their income at least half of the year.
