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Infographic: Paying for essentials

Infographic showing the percentage of adults who report stress from paying for essentials

Details of infographic from APA’s October 2023 Stress in America survey

Percentage who report paying for essentials is causing them stress

Among those who report money as a significant source of stress

  • Ages 18–34: 58%
  • Ages 35–44: 67%
  • Ages 45–64: 62%
  • Ages 65+: 53%