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Survey: 16% US, 12% Canadians Fulfilled; Stress High

6/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A survey of 5,075 U.S. and 2,117 Canadian adults (late March-early April) found 16% of U.S. adults and 12% of Canadians feel financially fulfilled.
The same poll reported 32% of U.S. adults and 41% of Canadian adults experience consistent financial stress.
Adults 65+ and those with above-median incomes are most likely to feel financially fulfilled.
About one in ten earners making $35,000-$84,999 (U.S.) or $40,000-$79,999 (Canada) report fulfillment.

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Story summary

A survey of 5,075 U.S. and 2,117 Canadian adults (late March-early April) found 16% of U.S. adults and 12% of Canadians feel financially fulfilled.
The same poll reported 32% of U.S. adults and 41% of Canadian adults experience consistent financial stress.
Adults 65+ and those with above-median incomes are most likely to feel financially fulfilled.
About one in ten earners making $35,000-$84,999 (U.S.) or $40,000-$79,999 (Canada) report fulfillment.