Stubbornly high inflation and mounting debt are weighing on many people's finances - and their minds.
More than a third of U.S. adults say the fragile state of the economy is stressing them out, with the impact of high inflation a particular concern, a new poll shows.
"Few adults are very confident they can keep up with their expenses, pay an unexpected medical expense, have enough to retire or find a job," the polling group said. "There's no comfort zone in their finances — no vacation. They're just getting by," she said."Medications are expensive. Groceries. No one's living large or having fun. They should be having fun."
About three-quarters of adults across income groups say their household expenses are higher now than they were a year ago. Those in households earning less than $100,000 a year are more likely than those in higher income households to say they also have higher debt. Those facing a combination of rising debt and expenses overwhelmingly say their financial situation is a major source of stress.
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