News from country financial A wide array of domestic and global news stories; news topics include politics/government, business, technology, religion, sports/entertainment, science/nature, and health/lifestyle.

Latest

Dec 01, 2020, 10:03 ET Withstanding the Storm: Americans' Feelings of Financial Security Stay at Pre-Pandemic Levels Despite Impacts of COVID-19 and the Election

While our country fights a global pandemic, battles an unsettled economy, and reckons with the ramifications of a dramatic election, Americans'...

Sep 02, 2020, 10:00 ET Back-to-School During a Pandemic: Parents Faced with Tough Financial Decisions and Additional Costs while Juggling Parenting, Teaching and Work

Back-to-School season looks very different for Americans this year; and with the closures of schools and childcare centers around the country to...

Apr 29, 2020, 10:00 ET Caught by Surprise: Half of Americans' Financial Security is Worse Since Pandemic Began

As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the United States, shuttering businesses and driving millions to file for unemployment, Americans' finances...

Nov 19, 2019, 10:00 ET Waiting for a Holiday Miracle: Santa Needs to Leave Nearly $60K in the Average American's Stocking to Erase All Debt This Holiday Season

The holiday season is known as the most wonderful time of the year, but a new survey from COUNTRY Financial® reveals it may also be one of the most...

Sep 18, 2019, 13:50 ET Parents Just Don't Understand (Finances): 3 in 5 Americans Rely on Uncertain Parents for Financial Guidance

There's nothing more convenient than a call to mom or dad for a quick gut check on important financial matters, but do they always know best? A new...

Jun 04, 2019, 10:01 ET Paying the Price of Parenting: More than Half of Americans Willing to Go Into Debt to Put Their Child Through College

The recent college admissions scandal sent shockwaves through America and revealed the extreme lengths that some parents will go to get their...

Mar 12, 2019, 10:00 ET Fake it 'Til You Make It: Americans are Buying Homes but Can't Afford the Down Payment

The American Dream of owning a home is still alive, as millennials are prioritizing purchasing a home ahead of getting married, paying off debt and...

Dec 12, 2018, 10:00 ET Bah! Humbug! Nearly 3 in 4 Americans Plan to Spend Less or the Same this Holiday Season

When it comes to holiday spending, many Americans are planning to scale back on lavish purchases this year. In fact, 50 percent plan to spend the...

Sep 26, 2018, 10:30 ET Your Ride Is on the Way: More than Half of Americans Are Using Shared Services Like Uber, Lyft and Airbnb

The sharing economy continues to provide ways for Americans to save and earn money, but most are using shared services as customers, not to earn...

Jun 20, 2018, 10:30 ET Failure to Launch: Americans Still Rely on Parents to Help with Mobile Phones, Gas, Groceries and Health Insurance

The line between childhood and adulthood is blurrier than ever, and as a result, many Americans are delaying financial liberation from their parents. ...

Mar 21, 2018, 10:30 ET New Study: Despite Recent Market Volatility, More than Half of Americans Feel Financially Prepared For Their Financial Future

The Dow Jones Industrial Average recently showed signs of a correction after suffering two daily drops of more than 1,000 points. Despite the plunge, ...

Dec 13, 2017, 09:00 ET 'Tis the Season of Debt: More than Half of Americans Admit to Making Poor Financial Decisions this Holiday Season

When it comes to holiday spending, Americans are willing to go to some extremes to afford gifts – even if they don't have the means. More than half...

Oct 04, 2017, 10:00 ET Back to School, Back to Debt: More than One Third of Americans Worry They May Never Be Able to Repay Student Loans

Americans are buried in student debt and many are struggling to make their monthly loan payments. Yet, an overwhelming number still think a...

Jul 13, 2017, 12:00 ET Ten Years After Financial Crisis, Nearly One-in-Three Americans Still Feeling the Sting

As we approach the 10-year anniversary of the housing market crash of 2007 and financial crisis known as the Great Recession, the COUNTRY Financial...

May 18, 2017, 08:00 ET America's Retirement Dilemma: More than Half Aren't Saving for It and a Third Fear Ability to Retire

Americans report they are worried about affording retirement, but over half say they aren't saving money to retire. The latest COUNTRY Financial...

Apr 13, 2017, 08:00 ET Study Finds Men Significantly More Likely to Seek Out Financial Advice Than Women

To coincide with Financial Literacy Month, COUNTRY Financial has released a new study that looks at what Americans seek financial guidance around the ...

Feb 15, 2017, 08:00 ET New Study Reveals Cars and Technology Worth More to Americans than Weddings and Vacations

As tax season comes into full swing, many Americans are taking a closer look at their finances to determine if they should cut costs or use their...

Jan 05, 2017, 09:00 ET New Study Finds Economic Sentiment Post-Election Differs Widely Between Millennials and Baby Boomers

In a national survey taken just days after the 2016 U.S. Presidential Elections, a gap exists between Millennials and older generations with regards...

Sep 22, 2016, 10:00 ET Parents Give Children Realistic Expectations on the Cost of Chores in America

The value of a dollar can be a hard concept for children to grasp. When it comes to finances, kids tend to think big and beyond reality. However, the ...

Jun 14, 2016, 07:00 ET Americans' financial outlooks reach a new norm

After a significant increase in positivity toward personal finances last year, sentiments have stagnated, according to the latest COUNTRY Financial...

May 17, 2016, 07:00 ET Eighty-one Percent of Americans Have Fears About Retirement

Uncertainty looms over working Americans who fear they won't be able to realize a comfortable retirement. Eighty-one percent of those in the...

Apr 19, 2016, 08:30 ET Wedding Woes: Nearly 90 Percent of Americans Believe the Average Wedding Costs Too Much

Celebrating a wedding is an exciting time for couples and their families; however, anticipating and planning for the momentous occasion can also lead ...

Mar 22, 2016, 07:00 ET Spring cleaning season could give Americans a fresh start on financial security

As spring sets in, many Americans will take time to organize closets, clean out cobwebs and dust in dark corners – but "spring cleaning" shouldn't...

Mar 01, 2016, 07:00 ET Americans Unsure of What Impact Economic Conditions Will Have on Personal Finances

Americans have a lack of confidence in the economy following the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and a rocky start to the year in global...

Feb 02, 2016, 07:00 ET Until Debt Do Us Part: Americans place importance on strong finances in relationships

More than half (54) percent) of Americans say finances have been a source of tension in their romantic relationships, but that isn't causing them to...