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Report: Most Americans Doing 'Okay' Financially in 2024

On Wednesday in 2024, the Federal Reserve published its yearly survey of 12,295 adults across the country, examining various aspects of financial health and stability among American households.
This report reflects steady financial well-being since 2021 despite inflation pressures and a slight dip from the 78% peak of adults doing okay or living comfortably.
Key details include a robust labor market with 62% of job changers reporting improvement, rising housing and child care costs, and 21% of adults experiencing financial fraud.
Governor Michael S. Barr highlighted that the economic health of both households and businesses plays a crucial role in sustaining the strength of the country’s economy, underscoring the need for ongoing awareness and adaptability.
The report emphasizes that both households and policymakers must remain flexible in response to inflation and changes in the labor market, underscoring the importance of strengthening safeguards for consumers and enhancing financial education initiatives.

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Report: Most Americans doing 'okay' financially in 2024

(The Center Square) – Despite steadily increasing housing and child care costs, a new report from the Federal Reserve Board paints a mostly positive picture of Americans’ financial stability.

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About 73% of Americans Do at Least OK Financially in Fed Survey

Americans were mostly financially stable and had a slightly less pessimistic view of the economy at the end of last year, according to an annual survey by the Federal Reserve.

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Fed: Households Resilient Despite Inflation, Labor Market Shifts

The Federal Reserve’s latest snapshot of American households paints a picture of resilience amidst persistent economic challenges. The Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2024 report, released Wednesday, reveals that financial well-being has remained steady over the past few years, with 73% of adults reporting they are either doing okay or living comfortably. This figure… Source

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