Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup finds
A recent Gallup poll reveals that 55% of Americans believe their financial situation is worsening, the highest percentage recorded since 2001. Many respondents express anxiety about meeting monthly expenses and managing credit card payments, with rising costs in various sectors contributing to this sentiment. Concerns about long-term financial stability, such as retirement savings and education costs, have also increased significantly among the population.
- ▪55% of Americans report their financial situation is worsening, according to a Gallup poll.
- ▪Concerns about affordability have been growing for years, particularly regarding healthcare and education costs.
- ▪62% of respondents fear not having enough money for retirement, an increase from the previous year.
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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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