NEW YORK, NEW YORK — In these tough financial times, a new study finds it’s getting harder and harder for people to save any of their money. In fact, seven in 10 Americans say they’re living paycheck to paycheck.
A recent survey of 2,007 adults found that 63 percent don’t see themselves reaching a level of financial security that will allow them to live the lifestyle they want.
Lack of financial education and resources may be to blame, particularly for women, who were less likely to say they had access to these tools in comparison to men (65% vs. 84%).
What does financial comfort really look like?
To educate themselves en route to financial comfort, most turn to social media (45%), their family (44%), or online media such as financial news websites (42%).
Conducted on November 22, 2021 by OnePoll on behalf of AmeriLife, the survey also explored the necessities for financial peace of mind among different groups.
While most women noted an absence of credit card […]
I did not receive my Social Security payment this month. I do not know why. I am hurting, because I only have S.S. for my monthly income. I have protested and may have to get my Representative to intervene and put a fire under their As***.
The wealthy have had it so good for so long and they are so insulated from the population that they cannot wrap their heads around modifying the system toward balance. The managerial class has been in control for so long and have tilted the system so badly that they no longer even value their underlings upon whom they stand. The system is rotted and ready for collapse and when it does it will not be pretty.