Thursday, September 11, 2008

News You Can't Use: Who would you ask to fund your health care expenses?

New research from Guardian shows strong generational differences among respondents asked where they would find funds to cover out-of-pocket expenses not covered by medical or disability. Younger employees, true to stereotypes, are most likely to turn to friends and family, while Baby Boomers are most likely to dig in to savings.

What would you do?

Age
18 to 24
25 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55 to 64
65+
Family
62%
60%
46%
34%
23%
17%
Savings
49%
63%
61%
59%
61%
63%
2nd Mortgage
4%
21%
31%
23%
14%
12%
Credit Cards
18%
27%
21%
16%
13%
9%
Friends
21%
20%
17%
13%
8%
4%
Other Sources
10%
5%
7%
8%
5%
2%
Source: Guardian Life Insurance

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