A new Yahoo Finance/Marist Poll reveals that many Americans are still struggling to gain financial stability in 2025, with inflation’s effects, higher tariffs, elevated interest rates, and a tight labor market weighing heavily on household budgets.

The survey, conducted in mid-June among 2,575 adults, paints a mixed picture: while some households are managing to stay ahead, others are seeing their financial situations slip backward.

One of the most telling findings is that one in three Americans say their finances have deteriorated over the past year, a trend particularly common among lower-income households and older generations. Continue reading Survey Reveals Lingering Financial Strain Despite Cooling Inflation →