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Two-thirds of Americans say they would rather die than go broke, poll finds

The Independent·J.R. Duren·about 1 month ago
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Two-thirds of Americans say they are more worried about running out of money than dying, according to a new poll. Some 67 percent of people made the shocking admission, according to financial firm Allianz’s new 2026 Retirement Study, with Generation X most likely to fear being in the red over being six feet under. The study examined the opinions of 1,000 people age 25 or older with annual household incomes of $50,000 (single), $75,000 (married), or investable assets of at least $150,000. It found a pervasive anxiety that touched multiple aspects of an individual’s life. Some 73 percent of Gen Xers said they worry more about going broke than death, followed by millennials (69 percent) and boomers (59 percent). Some 50 percent say they “immediately” check their retirement accounts when the market drops, the study noted. Fueling those financial worries is a pressing concern over high inflation and healthcare costs, the study noted, a finding that makes sense in the context of the past few years.…

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