Adults ages 30-plus are slowly regaining a sense of financial stability now that inflation has slowed down a bit.
The survey is designed to monitor the financial experiences, behaviors, and attitudes of adults ages 30-plus.
Key metrics reveal an easing of concerns.
Concern about rising prices, though still high, has declined.
The cumulative impact of inflation cannot be overlooked.
Without careful management, this increasing reliance on debt may add to challenges building savings.
The July 2023 survey of 7,207 adults was conducted July 531, 2023.
The January 2023 survey of 7,898 was conducted January 5February 2, 2023.
All four waves include oversamples of Hispanic adults and Black/African American adults.
Oversamples of Asian American adults and LGBTQ+ adults were added for the first time in the January 2023 wave.
For more information, contact S. Kathi Brown of AARP Research atskbrown@aarp.org.
Media inquiries should be directed tomedia@aarp.org.
MORE FROM AARP
Does Saving for Emergencies Improve Productivity at Work?