Financial Surveys & Statistics

Here are some random, but relevant statistics that I’ve collected the past week.

 79% – The percentage of adults responsible for paying for a child’s education who consider college a good investment despite its increasing cost. (Source: Country Financial)

54% – The percentage of American travelers who purchase foreign currency in the United States before trips abroad because they fear higher exchange rates at their destination. (Source: Travelex survey)

67% – The percentage of people who say they worry frequently about their financial situation. (Source: Harris Interactive, Inc.)

70% – The percentage of those surveyed who rate their health insurance coverage as good or excellent.(Source: Rasmussen Reports LLC)