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Americans End 2011 on a Financial High Note
Despite End-of-Year Optimism, Americans Split on 2012 Outlook
Bloomington, Ill., December 20, 2011 – While financial sentiments steadily eroded for most of 2011, Americans ended the year on a more upbeat note. The COUNTRY Financial Security Index® increased again in December, jumping 1.6 points to 64.8. Americans’ confidence in both their ability to pay debts and their overall financial state, which each rose four points, helped drive this increase.
Americans Set Eyes on Savings After Rocky 2011
COUNTRY Financial survey shows high priority on savings as 1 in 3 have no financial reserves
Bloomington, Ill., January 18, 2012 – Americans are starting the new year with the goal of getting their savings into shape. According to a new COUNTRY Financial survey, this goal has its challenges as 68 percent say their incomes have not grown, while 71 percent report their expenses have.
