Survey: 40% of Americans Report Worsening Personal Finances

• 40% of Americans report worsening personal finances in the last 12 months.
• Costs for energy, gas, and electricity have increased from August to September.
• The NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll surveyed public opinion shortly before the midterm elections.
• 16% of respondents reported an improvement in their personal finances.
• The poll highlights economic concerns among the public.