Gallup Poll: About Half in U.S. Worry About Their Money's Safety in Banks; Level of worry similar to the 2008 financial crisis

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https://news.gallup.com/poll/505439/half-worry-money-safety-banks.aspx

May 4, 2023
About Half in U.S. Worry About Their Money's Safety in Banks

by Megan Brenan
​ Story Highlights

• 19% “very” and 29% “moderately” worried about safety of their money
• Level of worry similar to readings during the 2008 financial crisis
• Democrats, upper-income adults, college graduates less worried

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Amid turbulence in the U.S. banking system, nearly half of Americans are anxious about the safety of the money they have in accounts at banks or other financial institutions. A total of 48% of U.S. adults say they are concerned about their money, including 19% who are “very” and 29% who are “moderately” worried. At the same time, 30% are “not too worried” and 20% are “not worried at all.”...