Most Americans Plan to Buy Stocks -- Eventually

There's a host of reasons so many Americans aren't invested in the stock market. For some, it boils down to a lack of money. For others, it's a matter of fear. Either way, these folks are missing out on a key wealth-building opportunity, which they'll no doubt come to regret.

Now there is some good news here. Though countless Americans aren't invested in stocks, a good 52% say that they plan to add stocks to their portfolios -- just not right away. That was the sentiment expressed in an Ally Invest study, which also found that 60% of adults feel they'll somehow be more financially secure in the future -- they're just not sure when or how.

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