Two Thirds of Americans Worry More About Money Than Dying, Study Finds

Source: CBS News - U.S. News A record 55% of Americans say their financial situation is worsening, with many expressing anxiety about covering monthly bills and making minimum credit card payments, according to a new Gallup poll. That percentage is the highest Gallup has recorded since it began asking Americans about their finances in 2001. In fact, a 2026 retirement study found that 67% of Americans reported being more worried about running out of money than about dying.