Most Americans predict a repeat of the sequester

The survey reveals that 62 percent of military families are experiencing anxiety about sequestration. This compares with 47 percent of households among the general population.

The report adds that military families are more likely than the general population to deal with sequestration by undertaking the following measures:

• Reducing everyday spending (48 percent);
• Increasing the amount they save (31 percent);
• Decreasing aggressive investments (12 percent);
• Moving investments to cash (7 percent);
• Starting to work with a financial planner (5 percent).

The research adds that military families also expressed increased concern about job security in September, exceeding the general population on this measure for the first time since May: 35 percent versus 25 percent, respectively.

The report adds that military families who work with a financial planner are more likely than those without one to believe their financial situation will improve in the next year (41 percent versus 39 percent) and to retire comfortably (40 percent vs. 34 percent).