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personal-finance1 month ago•42 min saved

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.

via Fortune|

#edward-jones #financial-stress #gen-z

mental-health5 months ago•20 min saved

Post-2016 spike: Depression symptoms rise among U.S. college students, especially among women and minorities

A large analysis of 560,000 students from 450 colleges (Healthy Minds Study, 2007–2022) shows depression symptoms increased across all PHQ-9 items, with the steepest rise after 2016 and the average nearing moderate depression by 2022. Suicidal ideation rose the most; increases were larger among women, intersex and racial minority students and those under financial stress. Cognitive symptoms rose more uniformly across groups, while physical symptoms grew more in minority groups. The study notes cross-sectional, self-reported data and calls for targeted campus suicide prevention and further exploration of macro-level drivers behind youth distress.

via PsyPost|

#college-students #depression #financial-stress

health6 months ago•6 min saved

Financial Stress Accelerates Heart Aging, Study Finds

AI analysis of nearly 300,000 ECGs reveals that financial strain and food insecurity are the strongest social factors linked to accelerated heart aging and increased mortality risk, surpassing some traditional medical risk factors, suggesting a need for broader screening in cardiovascular health assessments.

via Study Finds|

#ai-study #cardiovascular-health #financial-stress

national-security7 months ago•2 min saved

National Guard Shooting: Afghan Veteran's Isolation and Mental Health Concerns

Investigators are examining the motives behind the deadly National Guard shooting, focusing on the suspect's financial struggles, mental health issues, and recent death of an Afghan commander he revered, while also exploring potential links to terrorism; the suspect has a complex background involving U.S. military and intelligence connections.

via ABC News|

#afghan-suspect #financial-stress #mental-health-crisis

politics8 months ago•1 min saved

Johnson urges House return as shutdown threatens chaos and funding

A veteran and his family are experiencing severe anxiety and financial hardship due to the ongoing 40-day government shutdown, which has furloughed his wife and affected their income, highlighting the personal toll of political deadlock.,

via abcnews.go.com|

#anxiety #congress #financial-stress

government-shutdown8 months ago•3 min saved

Air Traffic Controllers and Pilots Seek Side Gigs Amid Shutdown, Causing Travel Delays

During the ongoing government shutdown, air traffic controller Jack Criss has taken on a side job with DoorDash to make ends meet and pay his daughter's tuition, highlighting the financial strain on federal workers and concerns about safety and staffing shortages at airports.

via CBS News|

#air-traffic-controllers #doordash #financial-stress

personal-finance8 months ago•4 min saved

Rising Auto Loan Defaults Signal Financial Strain on Americans

The resumption of student loan payments after a pandemic-related pause is contributing to increased delinquencies on car loans, especially among subprime borrowers, as many are struggling to manage their debt and prioritize payments amid financial strain.

via MarketWatch|

#car-loans #delinquency #financial-stress

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Federal Workers Struggle Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown

A federal worker, Stephanie Rogers, and her family are struggling financially due to the ongoing government shutdown, leading them to live with her mother, dip into retirement savings, and cut back on expenses, highlighting the personal toll of the shutdown on federal employees and their families.

via NPR|

#family-hardship #federal-shutdown #federal-workers

world9 months ago•5 min saved

Federal Workers Face Financial Uncertainty Amid Ongoing Shutdown

Federal workers are expressing anxiety and frustration due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, which has furloughed or kept them working without pay, impacting their finances, mental health, and ability to seek justice, while political disagreements continue to delay resolution.

via CBS News|

#federal-workers #financial-stress #government-funding

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Federal Workers and Contractors Brace for Impact of Government Shutdown

Furloughed federal workers are facing financial hardship due to the ongoing government shutdown, with some planning garage sales and dipping into savings as they await potential backpay and possible unemployment benefits, amid calls for lawmakers to resolve the impasse quickly.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#financial-stress #furloughed-workers #government-shutdown

lifestyle10 months ago•5 min saved

Lower-Middle Class Signs: When Your Garage Becomes a Storage for Forgotten Items

The article discusses how garages in lower-middle class households often become storage for unused fitness equipment, unopened gadgets, renovation leftovers, old furniture, broken items, sentimental keepsakes, and unsold items, reflecting financial constraints, emotional attachments, and limited space, while emphasizing that this clutter is a sign of hope and survival rather than laziness, and encouraging recognition and change.

via VegOut|

#financial-stress #garage-clutter #lifestyle

economy11 months ago•3 min saved

The Stripper Index: A Surprising Recession Indicator

The article discusses various serious and humorous indicators that people have noticed as signs of an impending recession, including changes in fashion, music, employment patterns, consumer spending, and social behaviors, reflecting widespread economic anxiety.

via BuzzFeed|

#consumer-behavior #economic-uncertainty #economy

business11 months ago•1 min saved

Rising Auto Debt Leaves More Car Owners Underwater

A growing number of U.S. car owners are underwater on their auto loans, with over 25% of trade-ins in negative equity, leading to higher monthly payments and potential debt cycles, driven by high car prices and loan rates, according to Edmunds.

via Axios|

#auto-debt #business #car-prices

personal-finance11 months ago•5 min saved

Facing a Costly and Disgusting Repetition: My Frustration Grows

A person recounts their stressful experience with a bedbug infestation that depleted their savings, and now faces a repeat situation. They feel guilty and overwhelmed but are advised to seek rent abatement, understand tenant rights, and plan long-term financial stability with family support. The article emphasizes separating emotional guilt from financial reality and taking proactive steps to manage the situation.

via Slate Magazine|

#bedbugs #emergency-savings #family-support

society11 months ago•6 min saved

US Readers View American Dream as a Myth Amid Financial Struggles

Many Americans are delaying or forgoing major life milestones like marriage, homeownership, and retirement due to financial stress and economic instability, leading some to consider relocating to more supportive states or countries.

via The Guardian|

#american-dream #economic-instability #financial-stress