About the Episode: 

Are Americans losing their financial footing? In this episode of the Monday Money Tip Podcast, Joe and Megan break down the latest FINRA Financial Capability Study — a massive survey of 25,000 people that reveals the state of financial literacy across the U.S.

They unpack surprising (and concerning) trends like:

💰 Why 2 in 3 adults struggle to make ends meet

📉 The drop in people spending less than they earn

💸 How inflation and rising costs are crushing budgets

📊 What percentage of Americans actually plan ahead for retirement

😟 And why 63% now say their finances make them anxious Most importantly, Joe and Megan share practical, hope-filled steps to move from financial stress to financial confidence — including budgeting tips, saving strategies, and simple ways to start investing today.

📍 Listen now to learn:

The four key pillars of financial capability

Why financial literacy matters more than ever

How to start living your Fully Funded Life — one smart step at a time

👉 View the FINRA report here: https://finrafoundation.org/national-financial-capability-study

👉 Get coaching and tools at: https://tinyurl.com/FullyFundedLife