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New Survey Reveals 28% Report Financial Problems
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A new survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation recently asked this question.
Q: As a result of recent changes in the economy, have you and your family experienced any of the following problems, or not? Was this a serious problem, or not?
A: Results are included in the summarized chart below.
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Percent saying each was a “serious problem” |
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Problems paying for gas |
44% |
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Problems getting a good-paying job or a raise in pay |
29% |
|
Problems paying for health care and health insurance |
28% |
|
Problems paying your rent or mortgage |
19% |
|
Problems paying for food |
18% |
|
Problems with credit card debt or other personal debt |
18% |
|
Losing money in the stock market |
16% |
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll: Election 2008 (conducted April 3-13, 2008). www.kff.org.
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