Percentage of Americans Saying Financial Situation Getting Worse Hits New High
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 15:03 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
A recent Gallup survey found that 55% of respondents view their personal financial situation as getting worse, a new high dating back to 2001. The polling was conducted from April 1-15 for the firm's annual Economy and Personal Finance survey.
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