Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds

Less than half of Americans could afford medical expenses and access to quality care last year, according to a new Gallup poll, highlighting mounting financial strain even among many higher-income households. The share of “cost secure” Americans — those who could afford access to quality care and pay for doctors’ visits and prescriptions — fell to … Read more

Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup poll finds

A record 55% of Americans say their financial situation is worsening, with many expressing anxiety about covering monthly bills and making minimum credit card payments, according to a new Gallup poll.  That percentage is the highest Gallup has recorded since it began asking Americans about their finances in 2001, showing consumers are less optimistic than … Read more

As AI use increases at work, many employees still choose not to use it: Gallup poll

More American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but skepticism is still widespread. New Gallup polling finds that while more employees are using AI frequently in their work, there’s been an uptick in alarm that new technologies will replace their jobs. Many workers who are not using AI say they prefer to … Read more