A recent study by MarketWatch Guides, exclusively shared with Newsweek, reveals a grim reality: financial insecurity is severely impacting the mental health of Americans in 2024. Despite a notable decrease in inflation from its peak in June 2022, nearly half (47%) of survey respondents reported that this year has been their most financially stressful yet. The overwhelming majority—88%—expressed varying degrees of financial stress, with 65% citing finances as their primary source of anxiety, significantly affecting their mental well-being.