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Salon
Salon
Politics
Jackie Lam

Should you vote with your wallet?

The economy is typically at the top of voters' minds in presidential elections, and Americans aren't feeling too optimistic as they head to the polls Tuesday. 

A Gallup poll released in mid-October shows confidence in the economy remains low despite a decrease in unemployment and interest rates, lower gas prices and rising housing and stock values. Four in 10 Americans (40%) told the Financial Health Network they're experiencing moderate or high levels of financial stress, with some groups facing more than others: women, lower-income households, renters, the unemployed and unmarried people.

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