One Alabama resident who had just $10 left over after paying bills shares her story.
There are limited options for many people when hit with an unexpected expense.
"It feels like being on a treadmill behind which there is a bed of spikes."
While politicians exploit the issue, our poll finds that many people have no idea.
Our Marketplace poll on economic anxiety reveals uncertain attitudes toward free-trade agreements.
Paying for anything causes pain, and paying for gas causes constant pain.
People in Los Angeles and New York share their thoughts.
Low prices at the pump most benefit those financially struggling to get by
Our latest poll shows no change since the fall in levels of economic stress.
The claims in the president's State of the Union vs. our Economic Anxiety Index.