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Respondents represented a cross-section of ages, genders and economic backgrounds.
There are some other interesting commonalities, and some striking differences, in how people perceived their financial position.
Fortunately, there are also some steps they can take tofeel more secure about the future.
About 17.37% of respondents ages 45 to 54 felt that strongly as well.
Comparatively, only 8.33% of respondents aged 55 to 64 ranked their news-related anxiety at a 10.
While Gen Z appeared somewhat more optimistic than their older peers, they still had clear economic concerns.
This is not to suggest men take in stories about the economy with nonchalance.
In fact, 15.60% of male respondents answered with an 8, signaling real and measurable concern.
By and large, though, women appear to feel more economically precarious than men.
Thats a notable contrast to the 11.60% of men who gave the same statement a 10.
Addressing Anxiety Through Action
Its tempting to tell anxious Americans simply to turn off the news.
But thats not really going to improve their financial situation.
The best way to alleviate those financial fears is by takingproactive steps to build lasting security.
Clearly, making a call to a qualified financial advisor could be a strong first step.
There were also some bright spots in the survey.
For instance, 65.41% of respondents said they currently havelife insurance.
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