A nationwide survey sponsored by CollectionIndustry.com shows that 80 percent of Americans stand ready to pay their debts in the normal way, despite deep-running financial troubles.
The finding comes in spite of the fact that 31 percent of Americans say their household finances have been affected as a result of the September 11 terrorist attack, and 35 percent say their household finances have been affected by the recession, according to the survey.
3 in 10 affected by September 11, more by recession
The number of citizens whose finances have been affected by September 11 is 31 percent nationwide, according to the survey.
That number climbs to 37% among Americans 45-54 years old, and to 40% among Americans 55-64 years old, the survey shows.