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Americans' Financial Security Sentiments Drop in October
Men, pre-retirees and high income groups trigger decline
Bloomington, Ill., October 21, 2008 – The mounting economic crisis is eroding Americans’ optimism in their financial security. The COUNTRY Financial Security IndexSM slid 1.1 points to 68.8 in October, fueled by dramatic declines among men, pre-retirees and high income individuals.
Americans Tap Savings to Cope with Economy
COUNTRY survey reveals personal finances significant concern for holiday season
Bloomington, Ill., November 18, 2008 — As the economic slide continues into the holiday season, more Americans are making ends meet by turning to one of their last resorts – their savings. A new COUNTRY Financial survey shows people are tapping their savings more now (44 percent) than in July (43 percent), even after slashing their spending.