Sherry Taylor

Q: A new survey about things people fear most says that 40% of us fear this more than being a victim of terror or identity theft?

A: not having enough money for the future

 

Here are the 10 things Americans fear most, according to a new survey by Chapman University in Southern California.

 

 

1.  Corrupt government officials, 61% of us are afraid of it.

 

2.  Terrorist attacks, 41%.

 

3.  Not having enough money for the future, 40%.

 

4.  Being a victim of terror, 39%.

 

5.  Government restrictions on guns and ammo, 39%.

 

6.  The people you love dying, 38%.

 

7.  Economic or financial collapse, 38%.

 

8.  Identity theft, 37%.

 

9.  People you love getting seriously ill, 36%.

 

10.  Obamacare, 36%. 

 

 

(USA Today)

Latest Stories

11 hours ago in Entertainment

Ego Nwodim leaves ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which adds 5 new cast members

Ego Nwodim is the latest — and perhaps last — high-profile departure from "Saturday Night Live," as the long-running sketch show has seen a cast shakeup ahead of its 51st season.

14 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Entertainment, Local, Surrounding Counties

The Paramount launches the Theater Kids Club

paramount

Members get to enjoy free, kid-friendly movies, free popcorn included.

18 hours ago in Entertainment

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have called off their engagement and brought an end to their five-year relationship, a person close to the couple told The Associated Press.

2 days ago in National, Trending

US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.