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NEW YORK \u2014<\/strong> Economic anxiety continues to grip most Americans, with new research showing that barely one in ten people feel truly secure about their money situation right now.<\/p>\n A recent survey asked 2,000 Americans how they feel about their current finances. The results? Only 13% said they feel \u201cvery good\u201d while 28% reported feeling \u201csomewhat good\u201d about their financial standing.<\/p>\n Despite these worries, most people aren\u2019t sitting idle. A striking 84% of respondents believe that building financial security<\/a> has become more crucial than ever during these unpredictable economic times.<\/p>\n The economic climate has pushed many to action, with 51% of those surveyed saying uncertainty has motivated them to boost their financial knowledge. Meanwhile, 59% plan to learn more about managing money<\/a> in the near future.<\/p>\n For those seeking to improve their financial literacy, the approaches vary. Most commonly, people plan to track what they spend (69%), while equal numbers (28%) intend to follow financial news and use budgeting apps<\/a>. Some will turn to financial podcasts (23%), and others plan to break money taboos by discussing finances more openly with family members (22%).<\/p>\n The economic climate has made it tough for Americans to feel confident in their finances. (PeopleImages.com \u2013 Yuri A\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n The findings, conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Beyond Finance ahead of Financial Practice Week, reveal a confidence problem at the heart of Americans\u2019 money management. While 74% of respondents handle most of their own finances, only half strongly trust their own financial decisions.<\/p>\n This lack of confidence likely stems from gaps in early financial education. About 20% of Americans received no money guidance from their parents<\/a> whatsoever. This knowledge gap was especially pronounced among older Americans \u2013 35% of baby boomers reported receiving no financial education from their parents, compared to only 20% of Gen Z respondents.<\/p>\n Lou Antonelli, Chief Operating Officer of Beyond Finance, sees a positive shift happening: \u201cThere\u2019s a growing movement around financial self-empowerment,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019re seeing people move from avoidance to action. It\u2019s not just about fixing your finances<\/a> \u2014 it\u2019s about feeling capable and in control.\u201d<\/p>\n The push toward self-education may also reflect growing skepticism of traditional financial institutions. In the past year, 18% of respondents reported feeling more disillusioned with banks and similar organizations.<\/p>\n Dr. Erika Rasure, Chief Financial Wellness Advisor at Beyond Finance, emphasized the emotional aspects of money management: \u201cWhen it comes to financial well-being, trust in yourself is the foundation,\u201d she said. \u201cWe often think of money management as purely numbers and strategy \u2014 but in reality, it\u2019s deeply emotional.<\/p>\n \u201cBuilding self-trust allows people to move from fear or avoidance into confident, empowered decision-making<\/a>. Investing in yourself means more than saving or budgeting \u2014 it means nurturing the emotional resilience and knowledge that lead to long-term, holistic financial health.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Burnout-1200x576.jpg\"\/)
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