33% Of Americans Are Clueless About Their Personal Finances

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Tue, 09/18/2018 - 6:48am

How well are you doing financially? Are you in a relatively secure spot, or are you one unplanned bill away from a pile of debt? Knowing where you stand, financially speaking, is important no matter your age. But roughly one-third of Americans don't have an accurate handle on their finances, according to new data from Prudential Financial.

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