Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJ.R. DurenFriday 05 June 2026 17:06 BSTThe study also found that financial fulfilment rose as income increased (Getty/iStock)A survey by the accounting company Edward Jones and polling firm Gallup indicates that only 16 per cent of consumers feel financially fulfilled.The study also found that financial fulfilment rose as income increased, with only 3 per cent of those earning less than $35,000 feeling fulfilled, compared to 37 percent of those earning $175,000 or more.This financial disparity is linked to broader life impacts, as wealthier individuals tend to have better health and longer lifespans, while lower and middle-income groups tend to experience higher stress and anxiety about money.Many consumers, including high earners, are actively seeking ways to save money, flocking to affordable retailers such as Walmart and Dollar General.The Iran war, which commenced on 28 February, has caused petrol prices to surge and cost Americans $750 in additional costs to households due to price increases, according to Moody’s Analytics.In fullOnly 16 percent of adults say they are financially fulfilledThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in