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SURVEY
The Economic Big Picture
The economy is still a sore spot.
82% of respondents disagree with the statement
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I feel like we are back to a relatively stable economy.
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Happily, 73% of respondents “strongly agree” or “agree somewhat” with the following statement: “I feel fortunate to be among those doing well in this economy.” And when asked to categorize their own personal finance situation, 69% of respondents say “excellent” or “good.” Among those representing higher household incomes, 82% say “excellent” or “good.”
And here’s the really good news: A year from now, 66% of respondents say they expect their personal finances to be “good,” and 22% go so far as to predict they’ll be “excellent.”
But a lot of people still feel the pinch. About two-thirds (67%) of respondents agree with the following statement: “I am negatively affected by the current economic climate.” And 81% feel “troubled by the widening gap between rich and poor in the U.S.” When asked to describe the current state of the nation’s economy, 57% say “not so good,” and 33% say “poor.”
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