When the economy starts acting up — think rising prices, stock market swings or constant chatter about a possible recession — it’s totally normal to feel anxious.
One survey by Equitable Holdings revealed that only 42% of Americans feel prepared to navigate shifting financial challenges, including potentially higher costs from tariffs, market volatility and lingering recession concerns. When those challenges hit, suddenly, the financial goals you’ve been working toward can feel like they’re slipping out of reach.
