Fewer Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Despite Persistent Financial Anxiety
According to Debt.com's 2026 Budgeting Survey, only 48% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, a significant drop from the previous year’s high of 69%. However, economic uncertainty continues to drive financial anxiety, with 95% emphasizing that budgeting is more important than ever.
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