‘The Financial Lives of Californians,’ a New Research Study from Gallup and SchoolsFirst FCU, Explores Residents’ Financial Wellbeing and Relationships with Money and Financial Institutions

When it comes to managing money, California residents appear more confident about their current situations than they do about their futures. Respondents to a study conducted by Gallup, Inc. on behalf of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union are somewhat more likely to say they pay their bills on time (59%), however nearly a third say they have a manageable amount of debt (34%), could cover household expenses for three months in an emergency (34%), or are saving enough to meet their long-term goals (21%).