The Principal Financial Well-Being Index^SM

The Principal Financial Well-Being Index is a quarterly study to identify trends in consumer financial well-being, retirement planning, employee benefits, and workplace trends. The study has been conducted quarterly since November 2000.

Options for Media Use:

1. Read the press release

• Americans Report Rise in Optimism for 2012 Economy

2. Download the full first quarter report (PDF: 219 KB)

• Includes all questions and data
• 26 pages
• Print-friendly version

For more information contact Sonja Sorrel at 515.362.2431 (sorrel.sonja@principal.com) or Jaime Naig at 515.247.0798 (naig.jaime@principal.com).