NEW YORK AP - The vast majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat stressed about the cost of groceries, a new poll finds, as prices continue to rise and concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs remain widespread.
About half of all Americans say the cost of groceries is a "major" source of stress in their life right now, while 33 say it's a "minor" source of stress, according to the poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Only 14 say it's not a source of stress, underscoring the pervasive anxiety most Americans continue to feel about the cost of everyday essentials.
Other financial stressors - like the cost of housing or the amount of money in their bank accounts - are also broadly felt, but they weigh more heavily on younger Americans, who are less likely than older adults to have significant savings or own property.
The survey also found that about 4 in 10 Americans under age 45 say they've used what are known as "buy now, pay later" services when spending on entertainment or restaurant meals or when paying for essentials like groceries or medical care.
Adam Bush, 19, based in Portland, New York, is one of those younger Americans who has used pay-later services for things like groceries or entertainment. Bush works as a welder, fabricating parts for trucks for Toyota, and makes under 50,000 per year.