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Food prices are the biggest concern for 53% of the US population

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Americans' financial concerns have recently been focused primarily on rising food prices. According to a survey conducted by The Associated Press in conjunction with the National Opinion Research Center (AP-NORC), 53% of respondents named the cost of food as one of the most significant sources of financial stress.
Food prices are the biggest concern for 53% of the US population
The study, which involved 1,437 people and was conducted by phone and online from July 10 to 14, found that only 14% of respondents do not experience concern about food prices. At the same time, another 14% of Americans are forced to resort to "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) plans when making grocery purchases.

Housing costs are the second highest concern, deemed critical by 47% of respondents. This is followed by issues related to personal savings and earnings levels (43% each), the cost of medical services (42%), and credit card debt (29%).

The overall picture shows that financial circumstances cause serious stress to the vast majority of Americans in one way or another – 75% of those surveyed. 

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