The crisis has destroyed the personal lives of nearly a third of Americans

Nearly a third part of Americans (29 percent) complained, that the crisis has brought into their lives more stress, but also led to the deterioration or total destruction of relationships with relatives, including spouses. Says the results of a survey, conducted by the bank ING Direct. For comparison, in France, said so 24 percent of respondents, in Canada – 23 percent, while in Germany – 12 percent.

So, 40 percent of Americans said, that because of the crisis and recession in the U.S. economy, they will have to retire much later than originally planned. 34 percent of respondents who say so, are confident, that now they will have to retire ten years later, than planned before the recession. So, 16 percent of U.S. residents have stated, that the primary goal of saving for them was the future pension.

If we talk about the economy, the most popular among Americans’ way is considered as cooking at home. This pre-cooked meals, respondents also take to work. To save money in this way prefer 53 percent of those surveyed. For comparison, in Italy, said so about 20 percent of those surveyed, while in Canada – 44 per cent.

Refusal to use a credit card in the calculation of the purchase is the second most popular way to save money. About 46 of respondents described that in the United States. In Italy, this explained only 17 percent of respondents, while in Germany – only 11 per cent. 35 percent of Americans believe, that the accumulation should be created in order to have a financial “cushion” in case of a sharp deterioration of the situation in the country.

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