New study finds only 1 in 6 Americans are ‘financially fulfilled’ (opens original article in a new tab)

A new study reveals only 16% of Americans feel financially fulfilled, with financial fulfillment strongly correlated to income levels, while rising prices and inflation push consumers toward affordable retailers.

• 16% of U.S. adults feel financially fulfilled according to a survey by Edward Jones and Gallup
• Financial fulfillment increases with income, with 37% of those earning $175,000+ feeling fulfilled compared to 3% for those under $35,000
• Soaring prices and inflation have driven consumers to affordable retailers like Walmart and Dollar General
• The war in Iran has increased U.S. household costs by $750 due to price hikes