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Study: People are Tracking Spending More Closely — Should You?
A recent NerdWallet survey explored five main reasons why Americans are monitoring their spending more closely in 2026.
Eighty-Three percent of Americans say that rising prices and the cost of living have made them track spending more closely in 2026.
Seventy-Three percent of Americans report that realizing they spent more than expected influenced them to pay closer attention to their finances in 2026.
Sixty-Six percent say having a specific goal and 42% express concern about job loss as reasons for increased spending awareness in 2026.