Americans Stressed About Grocery and Housing Costs, Poll Finds

Grocery and Housing Cost Stress

• 📊 A new APORC poll reveals that cost of living issues are a primary concern for Americans.
• 💡 53% of Americans report that the cost of groceries is a major source of stress.
• 📌 Additionally, 47% of Americans expressed similar stress regarding the cost of housing.
• 📉 Only 14% of Americans stated that grocery costs are not a source of stress for them.

Demographic Stressors

• ⚠️ Women and Hispanic individuals were particularly likely to report major stress over housing costs.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This stress is felt across various demographic subgroups.

Buy Now, Pay Later Services

• 💳 Many Americans are turning to buy now, pay later (BNPL) services to manage their finances.
• 🛒 About three in 10 U.S. adults have used BNPL for essentials like groceries and medical care, as well as for discretionary purchases.
• 🚀 This usage increases to nearly 4 in 10 Americans under the age of 45.