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Gallup readings across several personal economic measures since the beginning of 2019 show that Americans are generally optimistic about their finances.

Investors' outlook for the U.S. investing climate improved slightly in the second quarter, although they grew more pessimistic about inflation. Most investors think inflation will be sticking around.

Nearly all high-income investors report donating to charity in the past year. Most did so because of a strong belief in a cause or a desire to make a difference.

Of eight common financial problems that confront people in life, Americans are most concerned about affording a major illness or accident and funding their retirement.

In 2008, most Americans planned to rely on their 401(k)s as a major source of retirement income. In 2014, while the percentage who plan to rely on a 401(k) is rising, it still has not reached what Gallup found prior to the recession.

Investors choose stock index or mutual funds over five other investments as best for the long term. Real estate and individual stocks are a distant second.

U.S. investors have remained optimistic in the fourth quarter, with the Wells Fargo/Gallup Investor and Retirement Optimism Index now the highest seen since 2000.

Thirty-eight percent of U.S. investors say they have a written financial plan to reach their investment goals. Many more nonretired investors have a written plan now (36%) than did so in early 2011 (24%).

Americans' worries about financial issues have increased since last year, including significant increases in concern about paying for a serious medical issue, maintaining their standard of living and paying normal monthly bills.

Nine in 10 employed U.S. investors with a 401(k) plan view the retirement savings tool positively. For allocation advice, all age groups value personal financial advisers, although younger investors augment advice with digital tools.