Tag #Economic Anxiety

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Social Security Claims Surge Amidst Economic and Political Uncertainty

An 18% surge in Social Security benefit claims from January to May 2024, exceeding previous years, is largely attributed to concerns about future program changes, economic uncertainty, and the influence of political discourse among those aged 62 and older with higher incomes, prompting many to claim...

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Market Volatility Forces Sandwich Generation to Rethink Retirement

The Gomez family, representing the sandwich generation, faces retirement uncertainty due to stock market volatility and concerns about Social Security, prompting them to delay retirement and maximize savings.

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Money's Impact on Individuals and Society in Cáceres's "La ficción del ahorro

La ficción del ahorro" by Carmen M. Cáceres follows an Argentinian family's financial struggles near the Paraná River, revealing how money shapes individual lives and societal structures, critiquing the ineffectiveness of short-term solutions over systemic changes.

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American Workers Face Job Insecurity Amid Economic Uncertainty and Policy Volatility

A January 2025 survey reveals 81% of 1,115 U.S. workers fear job loss this year, driven by economic uncertainty, Trump administration policies (including over 222,000 federal job cuts), rising healthcare costs, and return-to-office mandates; businesses face increased healthcare spending (8-9%), and ...

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Trade War Uncertainty Shakes Canadian Election in Nova Scotia

US and Chinese tariffs on seafood are creating uncertainty and anxiety for fishermen and businesses in rural Northern Nova Scotia, impacting the upcoming federal election in the Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish riding, where voters are weighing economic concerns against national political dynamics.

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İzmir Barometer: Secular Identity Amidst Economic Hardship

The "İzmir Barometresi" survey reveals that 56.5% of İzmir residents identify as Atatürkists, highlighting secular identity; however, 64% report insufficient funds for annual vacations, revealing economic hardship despite perceived gender equality and religious tolerance.

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Gen Z's Financial Malaise: Despair, Debt, and a "Pointless" Future

A Credit Karma poll reveals 49% of adult Gen Z considers future planning pointless due to financial despair, high unemployment (5.8% for college grads, 6.9% without degrees), average student loan debt of $29,300, and easy access to buy now, pay later services, which has encouraged 77% of Gen Z users...

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French Charity Donations Show Weak Growth in 2024

Individual donations to French charities rose 3% in 2024, including a surge for Mayotte cyclone Chido victims; however, excluding this, growth was only 1.9%, a two-decade low, potentially due to economic anxiety and reduced attention to environmental causes.

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Student Loan Payments Resume, Posing Financial Challenges for Borrowers

The Department of Education restarted the collection of defaulted student loans on May 5th, 2025, impacting borrowers financially due to increased living costs; options include income-based repayment plans and balance transfers.

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Financial Stress Cripples Small Businesses: Impacts and Mitigation Strategies

Financial stress among small business owners arises from unpredictable income, slow payments, and rising costs, impacting decision-making, personal well-being, and long-term growth, necessitating proactive strategies for mitigation.

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World Happiness Report: Young Americans at Lowest Well-being Ever

The 2025 World Happiness Report shows a significant decline in young adult well-being in Western countries, particularly the US (24th), due to rising costs, unemployment, and loneliness, prompting calls for policy changes focusing on wealth redistribution and social connection.

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Financial Advisors Help High-Earners Prepare for Potential Recession

Threatened U.S. tariffs are causing anxiety among high-earning clients, prompting financial advisors to recommend strategies like increasing emergency savings, decreasing discretionary spending, and consulting labor lawyers to prepare for potential job losses and economic recession.

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