If you’re worried about the impact of politics on your finances, you’re far from alone. According to the 2026 CFP® Professionals Financial Outlook Survey, the political climate is the top (46%) concern clients mention regarding financial goals. It surpassed inflation, retirement, the national economy, and market stability.
Why the big concerns about the political climate? One reason is that amid the political unrest in the United States has come a government shutdown. A second reason is that politicians on both sides of the aisle, including President Donald Trump, have talked a great deal about the intersection of politics and finances. A third reason for the fear is that newscasts and social media are filled with sensational stories about politics and Americans struggling to pay for things.
