Why most Americans' finances haven't improved since Trump's election

Why most Americans' finances haven't improved since Trump's election

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The video discusses the economic growth under Trump's administration, highlighting that while some perceive improvement, many Americans do not feel the benefits. Economic uncertainty and market volatility have affected consumer confidence, with many lacking emergency savings. Wage growth has stalled for most, despite gains for top earners, leading to wealth disparity. Investment hesitancy persists, with many struggling to meet basic needs.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Americans believe their financial situation has improved since Trump took office?

About 1/3

About 1/2

About 2/3

About 1/4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major financial concern for nearly 1/4 of Americans?

Student loan debt

High mortgage rates

Lack of emergency savings

Rising healthcare costs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much credit card debt have Americans accumulated?

1 trillion dollars

1.5 trillion dollars

750 billion dollars

500 billion dollars

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the average wage for top earners in 2017?

$800,000

$600,000

$719,000

$500,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of people who were not invested in 2008 still haven't invested today?

87%

60%

75%

50%