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83% Stressed Over Money; High Earners Still Scrimp

6/7/2026

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The Edward Jones-Gallup study of 5,075 adults found 83% feel financially stressed versus 16% who feel fulfilled.
Fifty-one percent of the stressed sit in a “conflicted” middle, fifth year finances are worsening.
Bank of America data show households earning over $150,000—and even $500,000—live paycheck to paycheck.
Half of Gen Z and millennial respondents feel financially behind, a social-media-linked “money dysmorphia,” prompting advice to budget, save, cut debt and set an “enough.”

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Story summary

The Edward Jones-Gallup study of 5,075 adults found 83% feel financially stressed versus 16% who feel fulfilled.
Fifty-one percent of the stressed sit in a “conflicted” middle, fifth year finances are worsening.
Bank of America data show households earning over $150,000—and even $500,000—live paycheck to paycheck.
Half of Gen Z and millennial respondents feel financially behind, a social-media-linked “money dysmorphia,” prompting advice to budget, save, cut debt and set an “enough.”