Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup finds
A Gallup poll from April 2026 finds that 55% of Americans believe their financial situation is worsening, the highest level of pessimism since the survey began in 2001, driven by rising costs in essentials like housing, healthcare, and energy. Concerns about inflation, credit card payments, and long-term savings for retirement and college have intensified. The data reflects broader affordability challenges, with gas prices reaching $4.18 a gallon amid ongoing global tensions. Consumer anxiety is compounded by fears of outliving retirement savings, now surpassing fear of death for some.
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MoneyWatch Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup poll finds .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Aimee Picchi Aimee Picchi Associate Managing Editor, MoneyWatch Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets including USA Today and Consumer Reports. Read Full Bio Aimee Picchi April 28, 2026 / 2:24 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A record 55% of Americans say their financial situation is worsening, with many expressing anxiety about covering monthly bills and making minimum credit card payments, according to a new Gallup poll.
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