A growing share of Americans report worsening financial conditions, with a new poll indicating that four in ten say their personal finances have declined over the past year. The survey, conducted just ahead of the midterm elections, reveals a stark contrast between those feeling the pinch and those experiencing improvement. While a small minority—16 percent—said their financial situation had improved, a significant portion expressed concern about their economic stability. The findings underscore rising economic anxiety ahead of a politically charged period.
Four in 10 Americans say their personal finances are deteriorating, according to a new poll released shortly before November's midterm elections. In the NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll, 40 percent of people said their “personal family finances” have declined in the last 12 months, while 16 percent said the opposite. Forty-one percent said their personal family finances...
