Rising Costs of Groceries, Housing, and Health Care Cause Financial Stress for Many
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9mo ago· 3 min readenNews
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Summary
The article highlights the financial stress experienced by many people due to rising costs of groceries, housing, and health care. About half of the public considers grocery costs a major stressor, with 19% of those affected using deferred payment services like Buy Now Pay Later. Overall, 29% of the public has used such services for various expenses, with higher usage among adults under 45. The article underscores the broader economic challenges faced by individuals, particularly those under financial strain.
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19% of those concerned have used deferred payment services to fund groceries at some point.
Overall, 29% of the public have ever used deferred payment services for health care, entertainment, groceries, or restaurant meals.
Use of these services is higher among adults under age 45 compared with older adults.
About half the public identify the cost of groceries as a major source of financial stress. Nearly 1 in 5 of them have used so-called Buy Now Play Later services to buy their groceries.
