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Financial Security Index

How do Americans feel about their job security, net worth, level of savings and debt? Bankrate's Financial Security Index gauges the marketplace each month and Bankrate experts provide insight for mastering your money.

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Americans say they don’t expect to gain a lot from the GOP tax cut. Our survey finds voters are even more divided about debt, job security and savings. With a Democrat in the White House, Republicans are more pessimistic about finances. We found people still seem leery of stocks and prefer to put their money in property. 1 in 4 Americans has no savings, our survey finds. Here’s how stashed cash can help. We asked people which of their money decisions make them go, ‘D’oh!’ See the answers. Impatience with income has led to a wavering sense of financial security in the U.S. 20% of Americans don’t have any savings, but millennials buck the trend. Despite the growing economy, Americans say they’re not spending more. Here’s why. Paying for emergencies with retirement savings can hurt you. Who does that? Investing tastes are changing. Americans’ top choice has shifted in a surprising way. As gas prices dropped, some invested their savings. And then there are these people. When we asked people how much they save, the answer was surprising. Bankrate’s survey finds an alarming lack of savings among Americans. Just getting by, not getting ahead? You’re not alone, a Bankrate poll finds. These charts point out the most interesting factors in June’s Financial Security Index. Bankrate’s Financial Security Index hit a record high while emergency savings are running low. Budgeting is known by many as a bad word, but some do it faithfully without regret. Financial emergencies led 19 percent of Americans to tap into retirement money in the last year. The recession may be over, but Americans are still worried about debt, savings and job security.

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