You’re doing better than around 50% of Americans if you check off just 1 of these 3 boxes — how do you stack up?

Core Insights - A significant portion of Americans feel financially behind, with 53% expressing unease about their current financial situation and outlook for the coming months [2] Group 1: Financial Status of Americans - As of 2025, 57% of American adults are living paycheck to paycheck, with higher rates among younger demographics: 65% of millennials and 72% of Gen Z [4] - Living paycheck to paycheck indicates a precarious financial situation, making it difficult to save or build an emergency fund [5] Group 2: Financial Awareness and Management - Worrying about finances is common, but frequent financial anxiety may indicate deeper issues [6]