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Benefits December 15, 2009
Not Everyone's Financial Picture is a Horror Film
December 15, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A new survey asking respondents to choose a movie title that best describes their near-term financial future reveals more positive outlooks than negative.
Reported by Rebecca Moore
Allianz Insurance Company of North America said 37.9% of
respondents made positive choices, 35.5% indicated uncertainty, and 26.6% made
a negative pick. The most positive respondents fell in the age group 25-34,
while the most negative age group was 65+, according to a
press release.
The most neutral were those nearing but not yet in
retirement, in the age range of 55-64.
The movie titles and number of respondents selecting each were:
- Where the Wild Things Are – 35.5%;
- Up – 29.2%;
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen – 8.7%;
- Hangover – 13.6%; and
- The Ugly Truth – 13%.
Allianz CMO Nancy Jones commented: “The country
seems to be moving out of The Perfect
Storm, but we must make smart savings decisions to ensure It’s A Wonderful Life.”
The press release said individuals can access calculators designed to help them experiment with different saving and financial strategies at www.allianzlife.com/GetInformed/PlanningForLife.aspx.