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Debt-reduction is low priority

The economy may have consumers a little more short-sighted than they otherwise would be. According to a survey by Securian Financial Group, consumers are more concerned about short-term security than long-term financial goals, noting saving for

By Danielle Andrus | Updated on July 01, 2009

The economy may have consumers a little more short-sighted than they otherwise would be. According to a survey by Securian Financial Group, consumers are more concerned about short-term security than long-term financial goals, noting saving for emergencies as their top concern.

Another indication that consumers are more concerned with the here-and-now than their futures, is their propensity to put off debt reduction, even if they have found ways to cut spending. Eighty-two percent of those surveyed said they still have non-mortgage debt, almost the same percentage since Securian’s last survey in 2007.

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