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Americans Split Over Finances in 2010
COUNTRY Index shows mixed emotions about money matters
Bloomington, Ill., December 15, 2009 – As 2009 draws to a close, Americans are almost evenly divided on their future financial predictions for 2010, according to a survey conducted in connection with this month's COUNTRY Financial Security Index®. Twenty-nine percent say things will be better, 28 percent say things will be worse and 32 percent think the status quo will prevail.
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.