Money anxiety grips 216 million Americans despite stable finances

A Fortune report based on Edward Jones and Gallup finds 83% of U.S. adults feel financial stress (about 216 million people), with only 16% feeling financially fulfilled. Stress spans income and generations and is linked to money dysmorphia fueled by social media. Practical fixes include budgeting, saving, and debt reduction, plus redefining what “enough” means, as anxiety persists even when finances look solid and can affect health and relationships.