You are not alone if your finances feel heavy today Ally Financial reports that of people are worried about their money This number shows what many households face Other studies add more depth Capital One and The Decision Lab say many feel anxious and feel like money controls their lives Ramsey Solutions shows worries have slightly eased but paying bills and food prices are still big issues The present picture What your financial stress looks like today The current snapshot shows worry mixed with some easing of pressure in certain areas The headline number concerned about personal finances this quarter of people worry about their money a number you can use to measure your own worries this quarter Beyond the headline feel anxious and worry daily feel anxious about their money and say money controls their lives Daily worries are at down points from last quarter Money worries have made people lose sleep less down to a four-year low Cost-of-living check Food prices top the list while housing difficulty trends down Difficulty paying bills has dropped to a two-year low Housing worries are also easing Food prices are still the biggest worry but younger people face more rent and bill challenges https youtu be - vsj p Nw feature shared Use this picture to decide whether to adjust short-term spending or set a longer plan Anchor compare your situation to the headline percentage this quarter Look at trends some points improve but core worries persist Focus budgets where pressure is... Login to read full