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Economic uncertainty is weighing on Americans, influencing how they spend, save, and plan for the future.

Americans face significant financial challenges in 2025, from persistent inflation to retirement concerns. The economy has shown resilience, but many people still harbor deep-seated financial anxieties that affect their daily lives and long-term planning, according to Northwestern Mutual’s Planning & Progress Study conducted in January 2025 and released in early May 2025.