Poll reveals what scares Americans more than dying

Personal Finance
24 Apr 2026 • 11:16 PM MYT
The Independent
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Poll reveals what scares Americans more than dying

  • A new study by financial firm Allianz reveals that two-thirds of Americans are more worried about running out of money than dying.
  • The 2026 Retirement Study found 67 percent of respondents expressed this concern, with Generation X being the most anxious group at 73 percent.
  • Millennials (69 percent) and boomers (59 percent) also show significant financial anxiety, with 50 percent checking retirement accounts when the market drops.
  • High inflation, which has kept prices elevated since February 2021, and rising healthcare costs are identified as key drivers of these financial fears.
  • Consumer sentiment has plummeted to its lowest point since the late 1970s, exacerbated by significant increases in healthcare premiums, including the end of pandemic-era subsidies.

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