Older Doing Better

A growing share of older Americans say their personal financial situation is good or excellent, according to a Pew survey. Among people aged 18 to 64, the percentage who feel positive about their finances has plunged.

Percent saying personal financial situation is good or excellent, 2004 and 2011...

	2011	2004
18-34	33	50
35-64	35	52
65-plus	54	50

Source: Pew Research Center, Young, Underemployed and Optimistic