Americans Pessimistic About Social Security… and Everything Else

30- to 49-year-olds are the most pessimistic about the future of Social Security, with 52% of this group expecting to receive no benefits at all. Few Americans, young or old, are optimistic about the nation’s (or their own) financial future over the next 30 years, with a majority predicting reduced benefits, more expensive health care, and a weaker econ…