American employees see themselves as more physically fit (57 percent) than financially fit (28 percent), according to new research from the Principal Financial Well-Being Index: American workers.

The vast majority (84 percent), however, also believe that maintaining physical fitness is an investment in their financial future.

Still, nearly half of workers (46 percent) are stressed about their current financial situation. Fifty-one percent of Gen Y workers are stressed about finances compared to 35 percent of baby boomers.  And those working with a financial advisor were less likely (33 percent) to be stressed about their financial future.

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