Despite Economic Gains, Public Still Anxious About Finances and Future

Nathan Frederiksen is financially comfortable but worries about the broader economy, a common sentiment reflected in polls.

Official economic data shows improvement, but public perception lags behind.

People increasingly get economic news from unreliable social media rather than official data sources.

Some people are discovering inflation's bite isn't as bad as perceived when examining their personal finances.

Financial anxiety persists even for those doing well, partly due to prolonged uncertainty and memories of past crises.